Assertion :In the series Sc to Zn, the enthalpy of atomisation of zinc is the lowest. Reason: Zinc has greater number of unpaired electrons.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect Zn(3d104s2) has completely filled d-orbital and has no unpaired electron to take part in the formation of metallic bonds.While other elements in the series do have some unpaired electrons As a result, the metallic bonding in zinc is weakest and it has least enthalpy of atomisation.