The Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry – Applications section highlights how transition metals and coordination compounds are applied across industry, biology, medicine, and environmental systems. This module is designed for Class 11–12 students, undergraduate learners, and competitive exam aspirants, helping bridge core inorganic concepts with real-world functionality.
In this section, you will explore:
Catalytic applications of transition metals – role of Fe, Ni, Pd, and Pt in industrial reactions
Coordination compounds in medicine – cisplatin and metal-based drugs (introductory)
Extraction and refining of metals – use of transition metals in metallurgy
Coordination complexes in analytical chemistry – complexometric titrations (EDTA)
Coloring agents and pigments – transition metal complexes in dyes and ceramics
Magnetic materials – applications in data storage and electronics
Environmental applications – heavy metal chelation and pollution control
Electrochemical applications – batteries and corrosion prevention
Application-based MCQs and reasoning questions aligned with school exams and competitive formats
The content is structured to enhance practical relevance, improve application-based reasoning, and prepare students for real-life and competency-based examination questions.
Develop a practical understanding of transition elements and coordination chemistry, appreciating their central role in modern science, technology, and life processes.
Q. In the context of redox reactions, what happens to a transition metal when it acts as a reducing agent?
A.
It gains electrons.
B.
It loses electrons.
C.
It remains unchanged.
D.
It forms a complex.
Solution
When a transition metal acts as a reducing agent, it loses electrons and is oxidized.
