Q. The transition elements are more metallic than the representative elements because they have
A) Electron pairs in $d$-orbitals
B) Availability of $d$-orbitals for bonding
C) The electron in $d$-orbitals
D) Unpaired electron in metallic orbitals
Explanation
(b)
Transition elements are more metallic than representative elements due to the availability of $d$-orbitals for bonding
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