NEETChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
What property of transition elements is described as the tendency to be attracted by a magnetic field?
Options
- AVariable valence (oxidation states)
- BMetallic character
- CFormation of colored ions
- DParamagnetism
Correct answer
D. Paramagnetism
Step-by-step solution
Paramagnetism is the property of transition elements described as the tendency to be attracted by a magnetic field.