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Q. The ability of d-block elements to form complexes is due to

ManipalManipal 2013The d-and f-Block Elements

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Transition metals form a large number of complex compounds due to the comparatively smaller sizes of the metal ions, their high ionic charges and the availability of $ d- $ orbitals for bond formation.