Question
Question: The \(d\) -block elements consists mostly of....
The d -block elements consists mostly of.
A
Monovalent metals
B
All non-metals
C
Elements which generally form stoichiometric metal oxide
D
Many metals with catalytic properties
Answer
Many metals with catalytic properties
Explanation
Solution
Many metals with catalytic properties because
(i) They provide surface area for reaction to occur
(ii) They decreases the ionisation energy.
(iii) They have vacant d -orbitals.