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Why 3d-series of elements acts as good catalyst?

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Fransition metals and their compounds exhibit catalytic activity due to
i. Ability to adopt multiple oxidation states.
ii. Transition metals can form complexes with reactant molecules using vacant d - orbitals.
iii. Due to presence of large surface area in finely divided state.
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