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Mercury is often used in clinical thermometers. Which one of the following properties of mercury is not a reason for this?

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Correct option: D

It has high density

Option D (It has high density) is not a reason for using mercury in clinical thermometers because while mercury does have high density, the key properties are its large thermal expansion coefficient, shiny appearance, and liquid state at room temperature.

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