Question
Which of the following statements are correct about $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}$ and $\mathrm{Hg}$ ?
A. They exhibit high enthalpy of atomization as the d-subshell is full.
B. $\mathrm{Zn}$ and $\mathrm{Cd}$ do not show variable oxidation state while $\mathrm{Hg}$ shows $+\mathrm{I}$ and $+\mathrm{II}$.
C. Compounds of $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}$ and $\mathrm{Hg}$ are paramagnetic in nature.
D. $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}$ and $\mathrm{Hg}$ are called soft metals.
Choose the most appropriate from the options given below: