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Q. Most transition metals
I. form sets of compounds which display different oxidation states of the metal
II. form coloured ions in solution
III. burn vigorously in oxygen
IV. replace $H_2$ from dilute acids of these.

The d-and f-Block Elements

Solution:

I. True, due to involvement of ns-electrons in bonding.
II. True, due to unpaired electrons in d-orbitals.
III. Since, $E^{\circ}\left(M^{2+}/M\right) = +ve\quad ∴ E^{\circ}\left(M/M^{2+}\right) = -ve$
Thus oxidation of the metal is not easy. Thus, false.
IV. They do not displace $H_2$ with dilute acid based on $E^{\circ}$ values. Thus false. Thus I and II are true.