Which one of the following substance has highest specific heat capacity at room temperature and atmospheric pressure?

Water

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Ice

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Aluminium

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Mercury

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Solution

The correct option is A Water
Substance Specific heat capacity
Water $4186 J k g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Ice $2060 J k g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Aluminium $900 J k g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Mercury $140 J K g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Water has the highest specific heat capacity.

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