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MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic Chemistryd and f Block elementsClassification of d Block Elements

Among the transition metals, the melting points of Zn, Cd and Hg are relatively low because

A.their d shells are not completely filled
B.their d electrons do not participate in metallic✓ Correct
C.their densities are higher
D.of all the above
Explanation

Due to fully filled configuration electron do not participate in metallic bonds.

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