JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: d & f- BLOCK ELEMENTS

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The transition element that has lowest enthalpy of atomization is:

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Correct option: B

Cu

Option B (

Cu

) is correct because copper has a completely filled d-orbital in its +1 oxidation state, leading to weaker metallic bonding and thus lower enthalpy of atomization compared to Fe, V, and Zn.

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