Q. Choose the correct statement.
A) Transition elements have low melting points.
B) Transition elements do not have catalytic activity.
C) Transition elements exhibit variable oxidation states.
D) Transition elements show inert pair effect.
Explanation
(c)
Transition metals exhibit variable oxidation states due to particitpation of $(n - 1)d$-electron in bond formation.
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