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Which of the following statements are correct about $Z n, C d$ and $H g$ ?
$(I)$ they exhibit high enthalpies of atomisation as the $d$ -subshell is full
$(I I)$ $Z n$ and $C d$ do not show variable oxidation states while $H g$ shows $+ I$ and $+ I I$
$(I I I)$ Compound of $Z n, C d$ and $H g$ are paramagnetic in nature
$(I V)$ $Z n, C d$ and $H g$ are called soft metals.

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I, I I, I I I

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I, I I I

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I I, I V

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I V

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Solution

The correct option is C $I I, I V$
(i) Zn, Cd and Hg have low values of enthalpies of atomization. Thus statement (i) is incorrect.
(ii) Zn and Cd shows +2 oxidation state whereas Hg shows +1 and +2 oxidation state.Hence statement (ii) is correct.
(iii) All electrons are paired in the compounds of zinc. Hence, they are diamagnetic in nature. Hence, statement (iii) is incorrect.
(iv) Zn, Cd and Hg are soft metals as all electrons are paired and metallic bonds are not strong enough. Thus statement (iv) is correct.

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