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MHT CET202521 Apr 2025Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual

Which from following is a soft metal?

Options

  1. ACr
  2. BV
  3. CCo
  4. DCd

Correct answer

D. Cd

Step-by-step solution

Chromium is a hard metal known for its corrosion resistance and brittleness, while vanadium exhibits hardness with ductile and malleable properties. Cobalt shares similar hardness characteristics as a ferromagnetic transition metal. Cadmium distinguishes itself as a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with properties resembling tin. The soft metal among the given options is cadmium, corresponding to choice D.

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