Element that shows exception to the properties of metals is :

mercury

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sodium

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potasium

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iron

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Solution

The correct option is D mercury
Metals - elements that lose electrons fairly easily (and do not gain electrons easily) and are solid at room temperature.
Mercury is liquid at room temperature.
Sodium and potassium are soft metals and Iron is a hard metal.

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