In any transition series, as we move from left to right the $d$ -orbitals are progressively filled and their properties vary accordingly.
Which element do you expect to have the highest melting point?

L a

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W

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O s

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P t

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Solution

The correct option is A $W$
W has a melting point of $3410^{\circ} C$ . The d shell is complete, and d electrons do not participate in the metallic bonding.

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