Which among the following alloys contains mercury as one of its constituents?

Stainless steel

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Alnico

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Solder

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Zinc amalgam

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Solution

The correct option is C Zinc amalgam
Stainless steel is an alloy of Fe and C.

Alnico is an alloy of Al, Ni and Co.

Solder is an alloy of Pb and Sn.

Zinc amalgam is an alloy of mercury (10%) with zinc (90%). It contains mercury as one of its constituents. An alloy of mercury with another metal is called amalgam.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

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