D-And F-Block Elements Ques 297

Question: Which one of the following statement is true for transition elements

[AIIMS 1983; AFMC 1987; JIPMER 1997]

Options:

A) They exhibit diamagnetism

B) They exhibit inert pair effect

C) They do not form alloys

D) They show variable oxidation states

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

They show variable oxidation states due to participation of $ (n-1) $ d-orbitals electrons with ns orbital electrons.



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