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Zn, Cd, Hg compounds are usually white. Explain.


Transition elelmet exhibit colour due to d-d transition. d-d transition is possible only when d- subshell have unpaired electron.All show +2 oxidation state involving (n–1) d10 configuration having no unpaired electron in subshell. Thus d-d transition is not possible.
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Give one example of any compound in which the oxidation state of Ni is zero.
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Give two properties in which interstitial compounds differ from its elements.
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Transition metals usually form coloured ions, why?
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What is meant by disproportionation of an oxidation state? Give an example.
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Cu2+ is more stable than Cu+, Explain.
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What is an alloy? Name the two types of alloy formed by transition elements. Give one example of a solid solution in relation to a smooth alloy.
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Why does V2O5 act as catalyst?
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Why is copper sulphate pentahydrate coloured?

 
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Transition metals form a large number of interstitial compounds. Explain.
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