When compared with water, mercury is preferred as a thermometric liquid because

When compared with water, mercury is preferred as a thermometric liquid because

  • A.
    has a higher density
  • B.
    has lower specific heat capacity
  • C.
    exhibits anomalous thermal expansion
  • D.
    contains molecules which have very strong adhesive forces
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

Specific Heat Capacity of mercury and water are 0.14 Jg(^{-1})C(^{-1}) and 4.186Jg(^{-1})C(^{-1}) respectively.

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