Q13 / 120 · VITEEE 2008 · Chemistry

Which of the following is not a characteristic of transition elements?

A
Variable oxidation states
B
Formation of colored compounds
C
Formation of interstitial compounds
Correct answer
D
Natural radioactivity

Solution

Transition elements or d-block elements have variable oxidation states, they form coloured compounds because of partially filled dorbitals and also because of small size they form interstitial compounds. They are stable elements and does not show radio activity.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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