Which one of the following is not true about transition metals?
A)They frequently have more than one common oxidation state.
B)Their compounds are frequently colored.
C)Their compounds frequently exhibit magnetic properties.
D)They are found in the d-block of the periodic table.
E)They typically have low melting points.

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The statement "They typically have low melting points" is not true about transition metals. In fact, transition metals have high melting points due to the strength of their metallic bonds.

Which One of the Following Is Not True About Transition