Assertion : Transition metals show variable valency.
Reason : Transition metals have a large energy difference between the $ns^2$ and $(n-1)d$ electrons.

  • A
    Both Assertion & Reason are True & Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    Both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
  • D
    Both Assertion & Reason are False.

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