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Interstitial compounds are formed when small atoms are trapped inside the crystal lattice of metals. Which of the following are the characteristic properties of interstitial compounds?
I. They have high melting points in comparison to pure metals.
II. They are very hard.
III. They retain metallic conductivity.
IV. They are chemically very reactive.

A

I, II and III

B

II, III and IV

C

I, III and IV

D

I, II and IV

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Interstitial compounds have high melting points in comparison to pure metals. They are very hard and retain metallic conductivity. They are chemically inert.
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