Why are transition elements less electropositive than the metals of group-$1$ and group-$2$?

  • A
    They have higher ionization enthalpy.
  • B
    They have lower ionization enthalpy.
  • C
    They have smaller atomic radii.
  • D
    They have larger atomic radii.

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