Asked in PMC Practice Test 13 (2021) 2021Moderate

Which one of the following can form complexes?

Correct answer: B. Cr

  • A. Na
  • B. Cr
  • C. Rb
  • D. K

Explanation

Chromium (Cr) is a transition metal, therefore it forms complexes due to the difference in the electronic configuration. Chrpmium plays a role of Central Metal Atom in Complex Compounds.

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