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Chemistry Question on Occurrence Of Metals

Metallic lustre is due to

A

high density of metals

B

high polish on the surface of metals

C

reflection of light by mobile electron

D

chemical inertness of metals

Answer

reflection of light by mobile electron

Explanation

Solution

Metallic luster is due to the mobile electrons which absorb energy and oscillate by which they reflect light (emit).