Among the transition metals, the melting points of Zn, Cd and Hg are relatively low…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA Examsd- and f-Block Elements

Among the transition metals, the melting points of Zn, Cd and Hg are relatively low because
  1. their d shells are not completely filled
  2. their d electrons do not participate in metallic bonding
  3. their densities are higher
  4. of all the above

Answer

(B) their d electrons do not participate in metallic bonding

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