d -and f -Block Elements · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Chemistry
Among the following first-series (3d) transition metals, which has the lowest melting point, owing to its completely filled and thus weakly interacti…
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Among the following first-series (3d) transition metals, which has the lowest melting point, owing to its completely filled and thus weakly interacting d subshell?
- A.Scandium
- B.Titanium
- C.Cobalt
- D.ZincCorrect answer
Solution
Metallic bond strength in transition metals is enhanced by unpaired d electrons; consider which element here has no unpaired d electrons available.
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