Question

The mercury is the only metal which is liquid at 0°C. This is due to its

(a) high vapour pressure

(b) weak metallic bond

(c) high ionization energy

(d) both (b) and (c).

Answer 1

Correct option (d) both (b) and (c).

Explanation :

Very high ionisation energy of Hg makes it difficult for electrons to participate in metallic bonding.