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Which of the following statements are correct about \(Zn , Cd\) and \(Hg\) ? A. They exhibit high enthalpy of atomizatio…

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Which of the following statements are correct about \(Zn , Cd\) and \(Hg\) ?
A. They exhibit high enthalpy of atomization as the d-subshell is full.
B. \(Zn\) and \(Cd\) do not show variable oxidation state while \(Hg\) shows \(+ I\) and \(+ II\).
C. Compounds of \(Zn , Cd\) and \(Hg\) are paramagnetic in nature.
D. \(Zn , Cd\) and \(Hg\) are called soft metals.

Choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

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a

B, C only

b

C, D only

c

A, D only

d

B, D only

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