Which of the following is not a characteristic of the transition metals?
A)variable oxidation state
B)the ability to form many colored compounds
C)valence electrons in a d subshell
D)high electronegativity
E)the ability to form complex ions

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Transition metals generally have lower electronegativities compared to nonmetals, and their electronegativities are comparable to those of other metals. Therefore, high electronegativity is not a characteristic of transition metals.

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of the Transition