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Which element in the fourth period has the highest boiling point among d-block elements?

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.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 3: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties > Topic: Electronic Configuration and Types of Elements - s p d f Blocks

Which of the following d-block elements in period 4 has an exceptional electronic configuration?

Cr (Z=24) has an exceptional configuration (3d⁵ 4s¹) due to the stability of a half-filled 3d subshell, unlike Sc (3d¹ 4s²), Mn (3d⁵ 4s²), or Fe (3d⁶ 4s²).

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 3: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties > Topic: Anomalous Properties and Second Period and Chemical Reactivity