D And F Block Elements 01 Ques2
What is the primary reason for the formation of interstitial compounds in transition metals?
Options:
A) Small atomic size of lanthanoids
B) Large atomic size of lanthanoids
C) Low electronegativity of lanthanoids
D) Low melting points of lanthanoids
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Answer: b
Explanation:
A) Lanthanoids have relatively large atomic sizes, not small.
B) The large atomic size of lanthanoids allows for the accommodation of smaller non-metal atoms in the interstices of their crystal lattices.
C) Lanthanoids have low electronegativity, not high.
D) Lanthanoids generally have high melting points, not low.
BETA
