Which of the following statements about the interstitial compounds is incorrect?

40 2013 NEET The d- and f-Block ElementsInterstitial compounds Easy
Which of the following statements about the interstitial compounds is incorrect?
A They have higher melting points than the pure metal
B They retain metallic conductivity
C They are chemically reactive
D They are much harder than the pure metal

Detailed Solution

Interstitial compounds have high melting points, are very hard, retain metallic conductivity and are chemically inert.
So the statement that they are chemically reactive is incorrect.

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