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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following plays a major role in the formation of complex compound?
A
Transition metal
B
Lanthanides and actinides
C
Representative elements
D
-block element
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The transition metals form a large number of complex compounds. This is due to the comparatively smaller sizes of the metal ions, their high nuclear charges and the availability of vacant 
-orbitals for bond formation.
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