Question

Among the transition elements the element with lowest melting point belongs to:

• A. Group $IIIB$
• B. Group $IB$
• C. Group $VIB$
• D. Group $IIB$

Answer 1

The correct option is D Group $IIB$

$Zn,Cd$ and $Hg$ with complete outer most d-subshell have lowest melting point and belongs to Group $IIB$ $\left({12}^{th}\right)$.