Mercury is preferred as a liquid in thermometers. Which of the following statements are correct about mercury?

All 1, 2, 3, and 4

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1 and 4 only

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1, 3, and 4 only

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2 and 3 only

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The correct option is A All 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Mercury is preferred as a liquid in thermometers. Which of the following statements are correct about mercury?​

The correct option is A All 1, 2, 3, and 4​

Mercury is preferred as a liquid in thermometers. Which of the following statements are correct about mercury?

The correct option is A All 1, 2, 3, and 4