alleryStart learning →Low ionisation enthalpy and vacant d orbitals in the outer shell lead to
Anon-metallic behaviour
Bmetallic character
Cnoble gas behaviour
Denhanced radioactivity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. metallic character
These features favour metallic bonding and typical metallic properties in d block elements.
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