Choose the INCORRECT Statement About Transition Elements

question 10

Multiple Choice

Choose the INCORRECT statement about transition elements.

• A)Coordination compounds are formed by coordinate covalent bonds.
• B)The metal ions provide empty d orbitals in coordination compounds.
• C)The ligand supplies one or more pairs of electrons that form coordinate bonds in coordination compounds.
• D)Colored compounds and solutions occur because of electronic transitions that occur within partially filled d orbitals.
• E)Paramagnetism is due to paired electrons.

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