NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: d & f- BLOCK ELEMENTS

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Transition elements exhibit positive oxidation states only. This is because of:

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Correct option: B

Their electropositive nature

Option B (Their electropositive nature) is correct because transition elements readily lose electrons due to their relatively low ionization energies, leading to positive oxidation states.

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