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Metallic lustre is explained by


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a

Oscillation of loose electrons

b

Diffusion of metal ions

c

Excitation of free protons

d

Existence of BCC lattice 

answer is A.

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        The metallic lustre of a metal is due to the oscillation of loosely bound electrons.
        When light falls on the electrons, they absorb energy and are set into oscillations, and they emit radiations which are responsible for the metallic lustre.
 
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