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Most of the transition metals exhibit: (i) paramagnetic behaviour (ii) diamagnetic behaviour (iii) variable oxidation states (iv) formation of coloured ions

1. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
2. (i), (iii) and (iv)
3. (i), (ii) and (iii)
4. (i), (ii) and (iv)

Correct answer: (i), (iii) and (iv)

Solution

Most transition metals have partially filled d-orbitals, so they usually show paramagnetism due to unpaired electrons. Their variable oxidation states and coloured ions also arise from the d-electron configuration and d–d transitions. Diamagnetism is not a general property of most transition metals.

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