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The main advantage of mercury thermometer over alcohol thermometer is that mercury has greater boiling point than alcohol.


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The correct option is A

True


The boiling point of mercury is 356.7 C and that of alcohol is approximately 80 C. Due to its low boiling point alcohol cannot be used to measure high temperatures.


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