Q. Which one of the following has strongest metallic bonding?
A) Fe
B) Sc
C) V
D) Cr
Explanation
(d)
Strength of metallic bond depends upon number of unpaired electrons. As number of unpaired electrons increase, the bond strength also increases. So, Cr, Mo, show stronger bonding due to maximum number of unpaired electrons.
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