Addition of non-metals like $B$ and $C$ to the interstitial sites of a transition metal results the metal

  • A

    of more hardness

  • B

    of less ductability

  • C

    less malleable

  • D

    All of the above

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$(i)$ Transition metals and many of their compounds show paramagnetic behaviour.

$(ii)$ The enthalpies of atomisation of the transition metals are high.

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