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Corrosion of Metals

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Which of the following is an alloy of mercury with silver and tin as a metal?

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Steel

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Brass

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Dental amalgam

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Magnalium

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Solution

The correct option is C
Dental amalgam

Dental amalgam is an alloy of mercury with silver and tin metals. It is used in dental filling.

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