With increase in atomic number, the melting point of transition metals:

With increase in atomic number, the melting point of transition metals:
(A) first increases and then decreases
(B) increases continuously
(C) first decreases and then increases
(D) remains constant

Correct Answer : Option (A) first increases and then decreases

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