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Metallic lustre is due to...

Metallic lustre is due to

A

high density of metals

B

high polish on the surface of metals

C

reflection of light by mobile electrons

D

chemical inertness of metals

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C
Metallic luster is due to mobile electrons which absorb energy and oscillate by which they reflect light (emit).
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