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Transition elements shows catalytic property. Give two reason.

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Transition metals and their compounds are known for their catalytic activity. This is because transition metals.
(i) Adopt multiple oxidation states. (ii) Form intermediate complexes.
(iii) Lowers the activation energy of the reaction.
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