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Q.

Zn, Cd, Hg have lowest melting points in their respective periods. This can be explained based on
 

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a

 defects is crystal structures

b

charges present in nucleus

c

conducting properties

d

electrons used for bonding

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

When one or more unpaired electrons are present, metallic bond is formed. Increase in unpaired electron makes the metallic bond stronger.

 Electronic Configuration of zinc(30) = [AR]3d104s2

Electronic configuration of Cadmium(48)= [Kr]4d105s2

Electronic configuration of Mercury= [Xe]4f145d106s2

Now strong metallic bond is not possible because unpaired electrons are absent.

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