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AIIMS 2013 Chemistry Properties of Elements MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following element has lowest melting point?

A

Cr

B

Fe

C

Ni

D

Cu

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Cu has lowest melting point because it has lowest enthalpy of atomisation (i.e., heat required to break the metal lattice to get free atoms) among the elements.

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