Which of the following metals generally occur in liquid a state at room temperature?
A
Mercury
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B
Iron
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C
Gallium
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D
Both A and C
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Solution
The correct option is C Both A and C
Mercury is a dense, silvery d-block element. It is the only metal that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure.
Gallium melts at room temperature and has one of the largest liquid ranges of any metal. The melting point of gallium is used as a temperature reference point.
Mercury and gallium exist in the liquid state at room temperature.