MHT CET Chemistry question

The catalytic activity of the transition metals and their compounds is ascribed to

(A)Their chemical reactivity
(B)Their unfilled d- orbitals
(C)Their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states and their complexing abilityCorrect
(D)Less metallic character

Answer: (C)

Solution

Transition metals act as catalysts because they can change oxidation state and form intermediate complexes, giving alternative reaction

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