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Why \mathrm{Zn, Cd \: and \: Hg} are reactive in air even with full electrons in their d-orbitals?

Option: 1

Because of their small size.

 


Option: 2

Because of full electrons in their d-orbital.


Option: 3

Because of their low melting point.

 


Option: 4

Because of the reduction in the extent of intermetallic bonding.


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The full electrons in their d-orbitals weaken the metallic bonding and make the metal more reactive as the number of electrons is loosely held and can be easily removed.

Hence option 4 is correct.

 

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