Which of the following is the only liquid metal which is a poor conductor of heat, but a fair conductor of electricity?

Copper

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Calcium

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Mercury

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Rhodium

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Solution

The correct option is C Mercury
Mercury is the only metallic element that is liquid at standard conditions and if we compare to most metals, it is a poor conductor of heat, but a fair conductor of electricity.

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