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The one which is not the characteristic property of transition element, is

A

diamagnetic behaviour

B

formation of complexes

C

catalytic activity

D

variable oxidation states

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A
Since, the d-orbitals are partially filled in transition metal atoms/ions, they exhibit paramagnetism and not diamagnetism.
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