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Which one of the following statements is not true?A. Transition metals form alloysB. Transition metals from complexesC. Zn, Cd and Hg are transition metalsD. `K_(2) [PtCl_(6)]` is a well known compound, but corresponding nickel compound is not known |
Answer» Correct Answer - C Zn, Cd and Hg are not regarded transition metals, because the netural atoms as well as stable ion have fully-filled d-orbitals. a) Because transition metals have similar atomic sizes, therefore, in the crystal lattice, one transition metal atoms can be easily replaced by the atoms of another transition metal to form an alloy. b) Transition metals form complexes, because they form small highly charged cations, which have vacant orbitals of suitable energy to accept electron pairs donated by ligands. d) Because the sum of first four inization energies of Pt is less than the sum of first four ionization energies of Ni, so `K_(2)[PtCl_(6)]` is more stable than the corresponding nickel compound. |
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