Identify the correct statement about properties of interstitial compounds.

Identify the correct statement about properties of interstitial compounds.
  1. Melting point of these compounds is lower than parent metal.
  2. Densities of these compounds are higher than parent metal.
  3. Chemical properties of interstitial compounds are different than parent metal.
  4. Metallic carbide is chemically inert.

Solution

Interstitial compounds are extremely inert chemically have high melting points.

Asked in: MHT CET 2021 (20 Sep Shift 2)

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