NEETChemistryD and F Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following statements about the interstitial compounds is incorrect?
- AThey are much harder than the pure metal.
- BThey have higher melting points than the pure metal.
- CThe retain metallic conductivity.
- DThey are chemically reactive.
View written solutionFree
Correct answer: D
Interstitial compounds are generally chemically inert.
More from D and F Block Elements
- The catalytic activity of transition metals and their compounds is ascribed mainly to2012 · MCQ
- Four successive members of the first series of the transition metals are listed below. For which one of them the standard potential value has a positive sign?2012 · MCQ
- Which of the following exhibits only + 3 oxidation state?2012 · MCQ
- Which one of the following does not correctly represent the correct order of the property indicated against it?2012 · MCQ
- Which of the statements is not true?2012 · MCQ
- Identify the alloy containing a non-metal as a constituent in it.2012 · MCQ
- Acidified K2Cr2O7 solution turns green when Na2SO3 is added to it. This is due to the formation of2011 · MCQ
- For the four successive transition elements (Cr, Mn, Fe and Co), the stability of + 2 oxidation state will be there in which of the following order? (At. nos. Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27)2011 · MCQ