Mercury is a better barometric fluid than water because

i. it needs no colouring
ii. its density is many times greater than that of water
iii. it does not wet glass
iv. it has a high vapour pressure
v. it has a high boiling point.

Which of the above statements are true?

A.

i and ii only

B.

i, ii and iii only

C.

iii and iv only

D.

iv and v only

E.

iii, iv and v only

Correct answer is B

The advantages of use of mercury in a barometer are :

  1. its density is very high.
  2. it has low vapor pressure.
  3. its rate of evaporation is not very high.
  4. it neither wets nor sticks to glass.
  5. its surface is shining and opaque.