Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Out of Cr and Mn, which have higher melting point?

Options:

Cr

Mn

Both have same melting point

Can't be predicted

Correct Answer:

Cr

Explanation:

In ground state, Cr has six unpaired electrons which are available for metallic bonding. While for Mn, five unpaired electrons are present.

More the number of unpaired electrons, higher is the melting point.