JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: d & f- BLOCK ELEMENTS

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

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Correct option: C

Their ability to adopt variable oxidation states

Option C (Their ability to adopt variable oxidation states) is correct because transition metals' catalytic activity stems from their ability to change oxidation states.

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