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Why is enthalpy of atomisation is the lowest for Zn in 3d series of transition elements ?

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Enthalpy of atomisation dependss on number of unpaired electrons. In Zn there is no unpaired electron. As a result , metallic bonding is weak so that enthalpy of atomisation is low.
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