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Chemistry Question on d block elements

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Nickel is being used as the catalyst for producing syn gas and edible fats.
Statement II : Silicon forms both electron rich and electron deficient hydrides.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

B

Both the statements I and II are incorrect

C

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

D

Both the statements I and II are correct

Answer

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (A): Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.