Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of the Transition

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the transition metals?

• A)variable oxidation state
• B)the ability to form many colored compounds
• C)valence electrons in a d subshell
• D)high electronegativity
• E)the ability to form complex ions

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