Engineering
Chemistry
d Block Elements and Properties
Question

The transition element that has lowest enthalpy of atomisation, is -

V

Fe

Zn

Cu

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Solution

Enthalpy of atomisation is the energy required to break a solid metal into isolated gaseous atoms. It depends on metallic bond strength, which is influenced by number of unpaired d-electrons available for bonding.

Among d block metals, zinc (Zn) has the lowest enthalpy of atomisation because it has the electronic configuration [Ar]3d104s2. Its d-orbitals are completely filled (no unpaired electrons), resulting in weaker metallic bonding compared to others with unpaired electrons.

But it is not transition metal 

So Final answer: Cu