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Give an explanation for the catalytic properties shown by transition metals.
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Answer
Transition metals show catalytic property because of their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states. Catalysts at a solid surface involve the formation of bond between reactant molecules and atoms of the surface of the catalyst. This has the effect of increasing the concentration of the reactants at the catalyst surface and also weakening of the bonds in the reacting molecules & the activation energy is lowered, moreover transition metals can change their oxidation state. Transition metals have tendency to form reaction intermediates with suitable reactants. The reaction intermediates decompose yielding products and regenerating the original substance. The transition metals form reaction intermediates due to the presence of vacant orbitals.
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