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Question: The melting point of copper is higher than that of zinc because-...

The melting point of copper is higher than that of zinc because-

A

Copper has a bcc structure

B

The atomic volume of copper is higher

C

The d-electrons of copper are involved in metallic bonding.

D

The s as well as d electrons of copper are involved in metallic bonding.

Answer

The d-electrons of copper are involved in metallic bonding.

Explanation

Solution

In case of copper d-electrons are involved in metallic bonding that’s why m.pt. of Cu is higher than that of Zn.