Mercury is the only metal which is liquid at 0ºC. This is due to its :
Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — d- and f-Block Elements
Mercury is the only metal which is liquid at 0ºC. This is due to its :
- Very high ionisation energy and weak metallic bond
- Low ionisation potential
- High atomic weight
- High vapour pressure
Answer
(A) Very high ionisation energy and weak metallic bond
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