AP EAMCET202018 Sep 2020Evening ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Which among the following statements is incorrect for interstitial compounds? 1. They are very hard and rigid 2. They have higher melting point than pure metal 3. They do not show conductivity 4. They are chemically inert
Options
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
Correct answer
C. 3
Step-by-step solution
Statement (3) is incorrect because interstitial compounds of (d ) - or (f ) - block metals show conductivity, which is similar to their parent metals.