MCQ
Transition elements are coloured
  • A
    Due to small size
  • B
    Due to metallic nature
  • Due to unpaired $d -$  electrons
  • D
    All of these

Answer

Correct option: C.
Due to unpaired $d -$  electrons
c
(c)Due to unpaired $d-$ electrons.

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