MCQ
Mercury is a liquid at $0\,^o C$ because of
  • A
    very high ionisation energy
  • B
    weak metallic bonds
  • C
    high heat of hydration
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b)$

Answer

Correct option: D.
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
d

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