Which among the following statements is incorrect for interstitial compounds? 1. They are very hard and…

Which among the following statements is incorrect for interstitial compounds? 1. They are very hard and rigid 2. They have higher melting point than pure metal 3. They do not show conductivity 4. They are chemically inert
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Solution

Statement (3) is incorrect because interstitial compounds of \(d\) - or \(f\) - block metals show conductivity, which is similar to their parent metals.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2020 (18 Sep Shift 2)

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