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Melting point and metallic bond strength of zinc, cadmium and mercury in respective transition series is minimum because

A

they contain fully filled d-orbitals

B

they occupy terminal end of the series

C

They do not show variable oxidation state

D

they show diamagnetism

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Zinc, cadmium and mercury have fully tilled d-orbitals. So. their melting point and metallic bond strength are minimum.
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