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Which of the following statements are correct about Zn, Cd & Hg ?

A

They exhibit high enthalpies of atomization as the d-subshell is full

B

Zn, Cd do not show variable valeney while Hg shows +1 and +2 oxidation states

C

Compounds of Zn, Cd and Hg are paramagnetic in nature

D

Zn, Cd and Hg are called soft metals

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The correct Answer is:
B, D
Zn,Cd, Hg has electronic configuration `= (n-1)d^(10) ns^(2)`
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