Mercury is the only metal which is liquid at $${0^ \circ }C.$$ This is due to its
A.
very high ionisation energy and weak metallic bond.
B.
low ionisation potential.
C.
high atomic weight.
D.
high vapour pressure.
Answer :
very high ionisation energy and weak metallic bond.
Solution :
Metallic bonding in mercury is weak.
Releted MCQ Question on Inorganic Chemistry >> D and F Block Elements
Releted Question 1
When same amount of zinc is treated separately with excess of sulphuric acid and excess of sodium hydroxide, the ratio of volume of hydrogen evolved is