Which is NOT a property of metals?

 Which is NOT a property of metals?

A. ductile

B. malleable

C. conduct heat and electricity

D. have many oxidation states

E. high melting points and boiling points

The correct answer is D. have many oxidation states

Explanation:

Metals have the following characteristics as given in the underlisted options;

A. ductile

B. malleable

C. conduct heat and electricity

E. high melting points and boiling points

Option D. is incorrect as metals do not have many oxidation states except transmission metals which are known for having variable oxidation state.

QUESTION SOURCE: NECO CHEMISTRY 2001 QUESTION 32