Mercury is the only metal which is liquid at ${0\,^o}C$. This is due to its

  • [AIPMT 1995]
  • A

    Very high ionisation energy and weak metallic bond

  • B

    Low ionisation potential

  • C

    High atomic weight

  • D

    High vapour pressure

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  • [AIIMS 2019]

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  • [AIPMT 2012]

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