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Which nonmetal exists in the liquid state at room temperature?
ACarbon
BIodine
CSulphur
DBromine
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Bromine
1. Nonmetals are usually solids or gases at room temperature.
2. Bromine is the exception, existing as a liquid.
3. Iodine and sulphur are solids, so the answer is bromine.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology, Ch 8 "Metallurgy", p.102_
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