Asked in PMC Practice Test 22 (2021) 2021Moderate

Which of the following element can form interstitial alloy with transition elements?

Correct answer: C. H

  • A. Zn
  • B. Mg
  • C. H
  • D. All of these

Explanation

C is correct option because several interstitial compounds are formed by the transition metals. Transition metals react with elements such as hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, boron, etc. to form interstitial compounds. or alloys. As vacant spaces of the transition metals are filled up by small atoms, these compounds are hard and rigid. Option A B is wrong because Zinc and Mg have large sizes and interstitial compounds are formed by small-sized atoms like hydrogen. D is wrong because Zinc and magnesium cannot form interstitial alloys.

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