Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

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

Options:

Variable oxidation states

Tendency to form complexes

Formation of coloured compounds

Natural radioactivity

Correct Answer:

Natural radioactivity

Explanation:

Characteristics of transition elements:

(i) All the transition elements are metals and they form variable oxidation states.

(ii) Transition metals forms a large number of complex compounds.

(iii) Transition metals or their compounds are coloured and is mainly due to:

      (a) d-d transitions

      (b) charge transfer spectra

      (c) polarisation