The order of melting points of Cr , Mo and W is

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The order of melting points of $\mathrm{Cr}, \mathrm{Mo}$ and $\mathrm{W}$ is

Chemistryd and f Block ElementsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2023 (12 May Shift 2)

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A $\mathrm{Cr}>\mathrm{Mo}>\mathrm{W}$
B $\mathrm{Mo}>\mathrm{Cr}>\mathrm{W}$
C $\mathrm{W}>\mathrm{Mo}>\mathrm{Cr}$
D $\mathrm{W}>\mathrm{Cr}>\mathrm{Mo}$

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{W}>\mathrm{Mo}>\mathrm{Cr}$

The melting point of metals are higher for heavier elements. Thus, the order of melting points will be $\mathrm{W}>\mathrm{Mo}>\mathrm{Cr}$.

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