Choose the INCORRECT Statement About Transition Elements

question 75

Multiple Choice

Choose the INCORRECT statement about transition elements.

• A)The lower oxidation states usually form ionic compounds.
• B)The higher oxidation states usually form covalent compounds.
• C)Many transition elements and their compounds have catalytic activity.
• D)The catalytic activity is due to p-orbital availability.
• E)Transition metal ions are good Lewis acids.

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