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Earlier silver was used for making mirror because:

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silver is malleable and ductile

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silver is good conductor of electricity

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silver reflects 90% of light falling on it

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silver reflects 100% of light falling on it

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Solution

The correct option is C silver reflects 90% of light falling on it
Silver reflects about $90$ % of light falling on it. Earlier silver was used for making mirrors.

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