NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryd and f Block ElementsPractice
Transition metals make the most efficient catalysts because of their ability to
Options
- Aadopt multiple oxidation states and to form complexes
- Bform coloured ions
- Cshow paramagnetism due to unpaired electrons
- Dform a large number of oxides
Correct answer
A. adopt multiple oxidation states and to form complexes
Step-by-step solution
The transition metals and their compounds are known for their catalytic activity because of their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states and to form complexes.