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Question
Which one among the following metals of the 3d series has the lowest melting point?
Options
Fe
Mn
Zn
Cu
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Solution
Zn
Explanation:
Metallic bonds in zinc are weak due to the absence of unpaired electrons. As a result, zinc has the lowest melting point.
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