Which one of the following metals is expected to have the highest melting point?
A)Au
B)Fe
C)Hg
D)Zn

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Iron (Fe) has the highest melting point among the given options. This is because iron is a transition metal with strong metallic bonds due to its ability to form multiple bonds with other iron atoms, leading to a higher melting point compared to Au (gold), Hg (mercury), and Zn (zinc). Mercury, in fact, is a liquid at room temperature, and both gold and zinc have lower melting points than iron.

Which One of the Following Metals Is Expected to Have