Transition metals readily form interstitial compounds with small non-metals like , , and . Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding these compounds?

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Transition metals readily form interstitial compounds with small non-metals like $H$, $C$, and $N$. Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding these compounds?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Interstitial compounds (like steel or tungsten carbide) become exceptionally hard and retain their conductivity, but they become highly chemically inert, not more reactive.

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