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Interstitial compounds are formed when small atoms are trapped inside the crystal lattice of metals. Which of the following is not the characteristic property of interstitial compounds?

(i) They have high melting points in comparison to pure metals.

(ii) They are very hard.

(iii) They retain metallic conductivity.

(iv) They are chemically very reactive.

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The answer is the option (iv). Interstitial compounds are not chemically very active. Instead, they are inert in nature.

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