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What is the major reason for using mercury (rather than water) in barometers?

A

Mercury is much denser than water.

B

Mercury has a higher boiling point than water.

C

Mercury is chemically unreactive compared with water.

D

Mercury expands with a decrease in air pressure, water does not.

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