Question

why transition elements show tendency to form large number of complexes?

Answer 1

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Transition elements have tendency to form complexes more than s and p block elements, which form only a fewcomplexes. They have vacant low energy orbitals to accept lone pairs of electrons donated by other groups or ligand.

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Answer 2

Answer:

This is because the transition elements have got variable oxidation states.

Explanation:

Group three to eleven holds transitional metals.

Their oxidation states vary considering the catalyst used in the reaction of the element or complex plus all the other conditions present.

Given the above reason, transitional methods can form an array of complexes.

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