Many transition metals form interstitial compounds. The characteristics of these interstitial compounds are:
$I$. They have high melting points,higher than those of pure metals.
$II$. They are very hard.
$III$. They retain metallic conductivity.
$IV$. They are chemically more reactive than the pure metals.

  • A
    $I, II, III$
  • B
    $I, III$
  • C
    $II, IV$
  • D
    $IV$ only

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