The enhanced force of cohesion in metals is due to

The covalent linkages between atoms

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The exchange energy in mobile electron

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The lack of exchange of valence electrons

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The delocalization of valence electron between metallic kernels.

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Solution

The correct option is C The exchange energy in mobile electron
$\begin{matrix} The enhanced force of cohesion in metals is due to exchange energy in mobile electron (delocalised valance electrons between metallic kernels. \end{matrix}$

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