Interstitial compounds are formed when small atoms are trapped inside the crystal lattice of metals. Which of the following is not the characteristic property of interstitial compounds?

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Interstitial compounds are formed when small atoms are trapped inside the crystal lattice of metals. Which of the following is not the characteristic property of interstitial compounds? (A) They have high melting points in comparison to pure metals (B) They are very hard (C) They retain metallic conductivity (D) They are chemically very reactive

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Interstitial compounds are chemically inert.

Q. Interstitial compounds are formed when small atoms are trapped inside the crystal lattice of metals. Which of the following is not the characteristic property of interstitial compounds?

They have high melting points in comparison to pure metals

They are very hard

They retain metallic conductivity

They are chemically very reactive

Interstitial compounds are chemically inert.