Mercury is a liquid at $0 \, ^\circ C$ because of

  • A
    very high ionisation energy
  • B
    weak metallic bonds
  • C
    high heat of hydration
  • D
    Both $(a)$ and $(b)$

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Which of the following orders is correct for the property given?

Match the following properties with the corresponding metals:
Property Metal
$a$. Element with highest second ionization enthalpy $(\Delta_{i} H_2)$ $i$. $Co$
$b$. Element with highest third ionization enthalpy $(\Delta_{i} H_3)$ $ii$. $Cr$
$c$. $M$ in $[M(CO)_6]$ $iii$. $Cu$
$d$. Element with highest heat of atomization $(\Delta_{a} H)$ $iv$. $Zn$
$v$. $Ni$

Which of the comparison regarding $Zn, Cd, Hg$ is/are incorrect?
$(I)$ $ZnCl_2$ is ionic whereas $CdCl_2$ and $HgCl_2$ are covalent
$(II)$ $Zn$ and $Cd$ dissolve in dilute acid $(HCl)$ liberating $H_2$ but $Hg$ cannot
$(III)$ $Zn$ and $Cd$ form white ppt. of $Zn(OH)_2$ and $Cd(OH)_2$ but $Hg$ forms coloured ppt. of $HgO$ or $Hg(OH)_2$
$(IV)$ All form $M_2^{2+}$ type ion

Identify the $incorrect$ order of the given parameter.

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