Chemistry-Transition Elements

NEET Chemistry Transition Elements Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): Transition elements act as catalysts in various chemical processes. | Reason (R): The energy of excitation in transition elements corresponds to the frequency of light absorbed.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is true as many transition metals and their compounds are used as catalysts in chemical processes. The reason is true regarding the color of transition elements but it does not explain why they act as catalysts.

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