D And F Block Elements Question 306

Question: The melting point of Cu, Ag and Au follow the order

Options:

A) Cu>Ag>Au

B) Au>Ag>Cu

C) Cu>Au>Ag

D) Ag>Au>Cu

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Strength of metallic bond in Cu is more due to small size of kernel. But melting point of Au is more than Ag because Au has higher density than Ag.