VIT Engineering VIT Engineering Solved Paper-2008

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

    A)  Variable oxidation states

    B)  Formation of coloured compounds

    C)  Formation of interstitial compounds

    D)  Natural radioactivity

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Natural radioactivity is not a characteristic of transition elements. General properties of transition elements are
    (i) Formation of coloured salts
    (ii) Formation of complex salts
    (iii) Magnetic properties
    (iv) Formation of interstitial compounds
    (v) Formation of alloys etc.


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