Q79 / 200 · NEET 2021 · Chemistry

Which one of the following methods can be used to obtain highly pure metal which is liquid at room temperature?

A
Electrolysis
B
Chromatography
Correct answer
C
Distillation
D
Zone refining

Solution

Metal which is liquid at room temperature is mercury and to refine this metal distillation is carried out.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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