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The catalytic activity of transition metals and their compounds is mainly due to: a)their magnetic behaviour b)their unfilled d-orbitals c)their ability to adopt variable oxidation state d)their chemical reactivity

A

their magnetic behaviour

B

their unfilled d-orbitals

C

their ability to adopt variable oxidation state

D

their chemical reactivity

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Because of the variable oxidation states they may form intermediate compound with one of the reactants. These intermediate provides a riew path with lower activation energy.
`V_2 O_5 + SO_2 rarr V_2 SO_4 + 2V2O_4 + O_2 rarr 2V_2O_5`
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