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Q. Among the following substance the lowest vapour pressure is exerted by

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Vapor pressure of mercury is very low (compared to a liquid like methyl alcohol) because the forces of interaction between the individual metal atoms of mercury is quite a bit stronger than the cohesive molecular forces (such as a hydrogen bonding) that holds together several molecules in case of alcohols,ethers and water.