Practice question
Question
Which element in the fourth period has the highest boiling point among d-block elements?
Explanation
In period 4 d-block (Sc to Zn), boiling point peaks with strong metallic bonding. Cr (group 6) has the highest boiling point due to its 3d⁵ 4s¹ configuration and maximum unpaired electrons enhancing bonding.
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