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Mercury is used as thermometer liquid. Which among the following properties of mercury is used in this?

A

Low specific heat capacity

B

High boiling point and low melting point

C

Low vapour pressure

D

All the above

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D
All the properties mentioned are favorable for the choice of a thermometer liquid.
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