JEE MainChemistryPeriodic Table and PeriodicityMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following elements will remain as liquid inside pure boiling water?
- ALi
- BBr
- CCs
- DGa
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Correct answer: D
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We need the element that remains liquid inside pure boiling water.
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Pure boiling water is at approximately (at 1 atm).
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For a substance to remain liquid at , its melting point must be below and its boiling point must be above .
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Check each option:
A: Li (Lithium)
- Melting point
- Since , lithium is still solid.
- So, not liquid.
B: Br (Bromine)
- Melting point
- Boiling point
- Since , bromine would be gas/vapour, not liquid.
- So, not liquid.
C: Cs (Caesium)
- Melting point
- Boiling point
- Thus at , cesium is liquid.
D: Ga (Gallium)
- Melting point
- Boiling point
- Thus at , gallium is also liquid.
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Now note the important practical chemistry point: inside pure boiling water, the element should remain liquid without reacting with water.
- Cs reacts violently with water, so it will not simply remain as a liquid metal in boiling water.
- Ga does not react with water under these conditions and can remain as a liquid.
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Therefore, the correct choice is:
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