Question
Question: Transition metals are often paramagnetic owing to....
Transition metals are often paramagnetic owing to.
A
Their high M.P. and B.P.
B
The presence of vacant orbitals
C
The presence of one or more unpaired electrons in the system
D
Their being less electropositive than the elements of groups I-A and II-A
Answer
The presence of one or more unpaired electrons in the system
Explanation
Solution
The presence of one or more unpaired electrons in the system.