Which of the following pair of elements cannot form an alloy ?

Z n - H g

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F e - H g

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H g - C r

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N a - H g

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Solution

The correct option is C $F e - H g$
Hg forms alloys with all metals except Iron, Platinum and Tungsten.
Hence, Option "B" is the correct answer.

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