Transition elements form a large number of coordination compounds because they have

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Transition elements form a large number of coordination compounds because they have (A) small atomic size (B) high positive charge (C) small atomic size and high positive charge (D) large atomic size and high negative charge.

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Transition elements 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.

Q. Transition elements form a large number of coordination compounds because they have

small atomic size

high positive charge

small atomic size and high positive charge

large atomic size and high negative charge.

Transition elements 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.