NEET Chemistry · Hard

The d- and f-Block Elements: Interstitial compounds MCQ

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Interstitial compoundsHardQuestion 46016

Question

Transition metals form interstitial compounds because:

  1. A
    small atoms occupy gaps in metal lattice
    Correct
  2. B
    they are non-metals
  3. C
    they lack metallic bonding
  4. D
    they contain only s electrons

Correct answer

small atoms occupy gaps in metal lattice

Explanation

H, C, and N can fit into interstitial sites.