Essential constituent of amalgam is :

an alkali metal

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silver

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mercury

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iron

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Solution

The correct option is C mercury
Option (C) is correct.

Mercury is alloyed with many metals forms amalgam which is used for dental fillings. Mercury metal is the essential constituent of amalgam.

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