Which of the following statements is incorrect? (A) Transition elements exhibit higher enthalpies of — AITS & Test Series Chemistry Question

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Which of the following statements is incorrect? (A) Transition elements exhibit higher enthalpies of atomization as they have stronger interatomic interaction. (B) IE2 of 23V < 24Cr > 25Mn and 28Ni < 29Cu > 30Zn (C) Ni(II) compounds are more stable than Pt(II) where as Pt(IV) compounds are more stable than Ni(IV). (D) The elements which give the greatest number of oxidation state does not occur in or near the middle of the transition series.