Interstitial compounds are non-stoichiometric compounds formed by trapping small atoms…

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEThe d- and f-Block Elements

Interstitial compounds are non-stoichiometric compounds formed by trapping small atoms like C, H or N in crystal lattices of transition metals. Which of the following properties is not shown by these compounds?
  1. They have high melting points, higher than those of pure metals.
  2. They are very hard, some borides are comparable to diamond in hardness.
  3. They are chemically very reactive.
  4. They retain metallic conductivity.

Answer

(C) They are chemically very reactive.

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