Question

Which one of the following is false for $Hg$?

• A. It can evolve hydrogen from $H_{2}S$
• B. It is metal
• C. It has high specific heat
• D. It is less reactive than hydrogen

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

It can evolve hydrogen from $H_{2}S$

$\text{Hg is a typical metal with high specific heat. It is less reactive than hydrogen and as such Hg can not}$ $\text{replace hydrogen from}$ $H_{2}S$