d and f-Block ElementsHard
Question
The catalytic activity of transition metals and their compounds is ascribed mainly to
Options
A.their chemical reactivity
B.their magnetic behaviour
C.their unfilled d-orbitals
D.their ability to adopt variable oxidation states
Solution
Catalytic action is due to variable oxidation state.
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