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

  • A
    $B, D$ only
  • B
    $B, C$ only
  • C
    $A, D$ only
  • D
    $C, D$ only

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$B$. $Zn, Cd, Hg$$I$. $12$
$C$. $Ti, Zr, Hf$$II$. $4$
$D$. $Ga, In, Tl$$V$. $13$

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