According to band theory,which of the following metals is expected to have the strongest bonding and highest melting point?
A)Cs
B)Cu
C)Rb
D)Ru

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According to band theory, metals with a higher number of valence electrons, smaller atomic radii, and a higher number of valence electrons available for delocalization have stronger bonding and higher melting points. Among the given options, Ru has the highest number of valence electrons (8), the smallest atomic radius, and the highest number of valence electrons available for delocalization, leading to strong bonding and a high melting point. Therefore, Option D (Ru) is the correct answer.

According to Band Theory,which of the Following Metals Is Expected