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Chemistry D and F - Block Elements General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

The melting point of copper is higher than that of zinc because-

A
Copper has a bcc structure
B
The atomic volume of copper is higher
C
The d-electrons of copper are involved in metallic bonding.
D
The s as well as d electrons of copper are involved in metallic bonding.

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C

In case of copper d-electrons are involved in metallic bonding that’s why m.pt. of Cu is higher than that of Zn.

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