Q.
The transition element of 3d series with least melting point is
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a
Cu
b
Zn
c
Cr
d
Mn
answer is A.
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Cr, Mo, W of 6th group have the highest melting points in their respective transition series;Due to the presence of more number of unpaired (n-1)d electrons and ns electrons the metallic bonding in chromium is strong;Metallic bond strength ∝ Melting point ;Due to s2d10 configuration the metallic bonds in Zn, Cd and Hg are very weak ;Zinc family belongs to d-block but these are not transition elements ;In copper family, M.P of Cu>Au>Ag ;
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