Question

The d-block element consists mostly of

• A. monovalent metals
• B. all non-metals
• C. elements which generally form stoichiometric metal oxide
• D. many metals with catalytic properties

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Characteristics of d-block elements
(a) The atomic radii of the d-block elements lie in between those of s- and p-block elements
(b) All d-block elements are metal.
(c) d-block element shows variable valencies.
(d) Most of the compound of d-block elements are coloured.
(e) d-block elements forms complex compounds.
(f) d-block elements are good catalyst.