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Which of the following is an undesirable property of a manometric liquid ?

a.

Non-sticky & non-corrosive nature.

b.

High vapour pressure.

c.

Low viscosity & surface tension.

d.

Low co-efficient of thermal expansion.

Answer: (b).High vapour pressure.

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