Question

Statement 1: Transition metals show variable valence.
Statement 2: Due to a large energy difference between the $n{s}^2$ and $\left(n-1\right)d$ electrons.

• A. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation o f the statement 1.
• B. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation o f the statement 1.
• C. If Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
• D. If Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The statement 1 is correct but the statement 2 is false. Actually transition metal show variable valency due to very small difference between the $n{s}^2$ and $\left(n+1\right)d$ electrons