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Question
Generally, metals are solid in nature. Which one of the following metals is found in liquid state at room temperature?
Options
Na
Fe
Cr
Hg
Solution
Hg
Explanation -
Mercury is a metal which has a melting point of −38.83°C. So, at room temperature, it exists in the liquid state.
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