MCQ
Which one of the following statement is true for transition elements
- AThey exhibit diamagnetism
- BThey exhibit inert pair effect
- CThey do not form alloys
- ✓They show variable oxidation states
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
They show variable oxidation states
d
(d) They show variable oxidation states due to participation of $(n - 1)$ $d-$ orbitals electrons with $ns $ orbital electrons.
(d) They show variable oxidation states due to participation of $(n - 1)$ $d-$ orbitals electrons with $ns $ orbital electrons.
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