NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
What factors contribute to the formation of complex compounds by transition metals?
Options
- ALarge sizes of the metal ions and low ionic charges
- BAvailability of d orbitals for bond formation
- CHigh ionic charges and small sizes of the metal ions
- DBonding with alkali metals
Correct answer
B. Availability of d orbitals for bond formation
Step-by-step solution
The transition metals form a large number of complex compounds. This is due to the comparatively smaller sizes of the metal ions, their high ionic charges and the availability of d orbitals for bond formation