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Mercury is the only metal which is liqui...

Mercury is the only metal which is liquid at `0^@C` this is due to its

A

Very high ionisation energy and weakly metallic bond.

B

Low ionisation potential

C

High atomic weight.

D

High vapour pressure.

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It is due to very high 1E which results in weak metallic bonding .
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