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The higher enthalpy of atomization can be due to :

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a

large number of unpaired electrons

b

all of the above

c

strong metallic bonding

d

strong interatomic interactions

answer is D.

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Due to their abundance of unpaired electrons and strong metallic bonding, transition metals have high enthalpies of atomization.

They have greater interatomic interactions and therefore stronger bonds between atoms, which leads to higher enthalpies of atomization due to the abundance of unpaired electrons in their atoms.

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