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Which statement is true about the transitional elements?

A

They exhibit diamagnetism

B

They exhibit inert pair effect

C

They do not form alloys

D

They show variable oxidatio states

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The correct Answer is:
D
They show variable oxidation states due to praticipation of `(n - 1)` d-orbitals electrons with `ns` orbital electrons.
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  • Which statement is not true about CO ?

    A
    It is colourless gas
    B
    It is an odourless gas
    C
    it is highly soluble in water
    D
    it is poisnous gas.

  • All the following statements about the transitional elements are TRUE except that ____________.

    A
    all of the transitional elements are predominantly metallic
    B
    in aqueous solution many of their simple ions are coloured
    C
    most of the transitional elements show pronounced catalytic activity
    D
    most of the transitional elements show only one valence state

  • All the following statements about the transitional elements are true except that

    A
    All of the transitional elements are predominatly metallic
    B
    In aqueous solution many of their simple ions are coloured
    C
    Most of the transitional elements show pronounced catalytic acitivity
    D
    Most of the trasitional elements show only one valence state