Choose the INCORRECT statement.
A) Zn, Cd, and Hg all have electron configurations of (n-1)d10ns2.
B) Because in Zn, Cd, and Hg only s electrons are participating, metallic bonding is strong.
C) The low melting and boiling points of Zn, Cd, and Hg are due to the metallic bonding.
D) Galvanized iron is iron coated with zinc.
E) Cadmium and mercury compounds are poisonous.

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The metallic bonding in Zn, Cd, and Hg is relatively weak because only the s electrons are involved, leading to their low melting and boiling points.

Choose the INCORRECT Statement