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Which element among d-block elements has (i) the lowest melting point and (ii) the highest melting point
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(i) As Hg has weakest interatomic interaction on account of no unpaired electrons, (n – 1)d 10 ns 2 available for bonding.
(ii) As W has highest interatomic interaction on account of more number of unpaired electrons, (n –1)d 5 ns 1 available for bonding.
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