Question

Mercury (Hg) is generally used in anaerobic respiration experiments because it does not react with_____.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mercury is very reactive towards oxygen. It reacts with the oxygen in the air and also reacts with dilute acids containing oxygen. However, mercury is comparatively non-reactive in water. This is why it is used in anaerobic respiration experiments.

So, the correct answer is 'H_2O'

Answer 2

Answer:

Mercury is very reactive towards oxygen. It reacts with the oxygen in the air and also reacts with dilute acids containing oxygen. However, mercury is comparatively non-reactive in water. This is why it is used in anaerobic respiration experiments