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Transition elements have higher enthalpy of atomisation than alkali metals due to

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High electropositive nature of transition elements

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Larger size of transition elements

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Stronger metallic bond in transition elements

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Participation of ns and (n-1)d electrons in bond formation in alkali metals

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