Which of the following statements are correct about Zn, Cd and Hg?
A. They exhibit high enthalpy of atomization as the d-subshell is full.
B. Zn and Cd do not show variable oxidation state while Hg shows +I and +II.
C. Compounds of Zn, Cd and Hg are paramagnetic in nature.
D. Zn, Cd and Hg are called soft metals.
Choose the most appropriate from the options given below:
A. They exhibit high enthalpy of atomization as the d-subshell is full.
B. Zn and Cd do not show variable oxidation state while Hg shows +I and +II.
C. Compounds of Zn, Cd and Hg are paramagnetic in nature.
D. Zn, Cd and Hg are called soft metals.
Choose the most appropriate from the options given below:
- B, D only
- B, C only
- A, D only
- C, D only
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
- (A) Incorrect. Zn, Cd, and Hg exhibit lower enthalpy of atomization compared to other transition metals in their respective series because they have fully filled d-subshells, which make their bonding weaker.
- (B) Correct. Zn and Cd do not show variable oxidation states, generally remaining in the \( +2 \) state. Hg, however, can show \( +1 \) and \( +2 \) oxidation states due to its unique electron configuration.
- (C) Incorrect. Compounds of Zn, Cd, and Hg are typically diamagnetic because they have fully filled d-orbitals, which do not contribute to unpaired electrons.
- (D) Correct. Zn, Cd, and Hg are known as soft metals due to their malleability and ductility.
The Correct Answer is: B, D only
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