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Which of the following has the lowest enthalpy of atomisation ?A. VB. TiC. NiD. Zn

Answer» Correct Answer - D
In general d-block elements exoibit higher enthalpies of atomisation on account of stronger boinding between atoms which arises due to participation of unpaired (n-1) d electrons in covalent bonding besides the participation of ns electrons in metallic bonding. In the 3d-series Sc (Z = 21) to Zn (Z = 30), the enthalpy of atomisation of zinic is the lowest, i.e., 126 kJ `mol^(-1)` because Zn has no unpaired (n-1) d electron available for additional convalent bonding.


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