d -and f -Block Elements · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Chemistry
Which transition metal has the highest melting point among all known metallic elements?
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Which transition metal has the highest melting point among all known metallic elements?
- A.Chromium
- B.Scandium
- C.TungstenCorrect answer
- D.Mercury
Solution
The highest melting points in the transition series occur near the middle of the third (5d) row, where the number of unpaired d electrons is greatest.
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