Question
Question: Which one of the following statement is true for transition elements....
Which one of the following statement is true for transition elements.
A
They exhibit diamagnetism
B
They exhibit inert pair effect
C
They do not form alloys
D
They show variable oxidation states
Answer
They show variable oxidation states
Explanation
Solution
They show variable oxidation states due to participation of (n−1) d-orbitals electrons with ns orbital electrons.