Which of the following metals has lowest probable interatomic forces?

Copper

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Silver

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Zinc

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Mercury

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Solution

The correct option is D Mercury
Mercury has very weak interatomic forces so it remains in liquid state while copper silver and zinc exist in solid state at room temperature.
Electrons in mercury are bound more tightly to the nucleus therefore they mercury exist as liquid at normal temperatures

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