Which one of the following methods can be used to obtain highly… | Refining of Metals

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

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

A Chromatography

B Distillation

C Zone refining

D Electrolysis

Detailed Solution

Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature. Low-boiling metals such as Hg (and Zn) are purified by distillation.

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