The number of valence electrons present in the metal among Cr, Co, Fe and Ni which has the lowest enthalpy of atomisation is [2025]
(3)
| Element | Cr | Fe | Co | Ni |
| Ionization enthalpy (kJ/mol) | 397 | 416 | 425 | 430 |
Cr has lowest enthalpy of atomization among given options.
Cr has 6 valence electrons.