alleryStart learning →Transition metals are generally hard with low volatility, except
AFe, Co and Ni
BZn, Cd and Hg
CTi, V and Cr
DMo, W and Re
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Zn, Cd and Hg
Zn, Cd and Hg have filled d10 shells with no d-d covalent bonding, so they are soft and volatile.
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