Among the transition metals, the melting points of Zn, Cd and Hg are relatively low…
Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA Exams — d- and f-Block Elements
Among the transition metals, the melting points of Zn, Cd and Hg are relatively low because
- their d shells are not completely filled
- their d electrons do not participate in metallic bonding
- their densities are higher
- of all the above
Answer
(B) their d electrons do not participate in metallic bonding
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