Mercury is used as a thermometric liquid because

It is volatile

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It is sticky

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It is opaque and shiny

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
It is opaque and shiny

Thermometers that use liquids as indicators are called liquid thermometers. Most common among them are mercury and alcohol.
Mercury is used in the thermometer because it is opaque and shiny and easily visible through glass tube.
Hence, option C is correct.

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