Which of the following alloys contains mercury as one of its constituents?

Correct option is C

· Zinc amalgam is an alloy that contains mercury as one of its constituents.
· An amalgam is a type of alloy where mercury is a major component.
· Zinc amalgam is often used in various applications, including as a reagent in organic chemistry for the reduction of compounds.
More about Zinc amalgam-
· Amalgams are typically formed by mixing mercury with another metal.
· Zinc amalgam is used in the Clemmensen reduction, a chemical reaction that reduces ketones or aldehydes to alkanes.
· Dental amalgam, another common amalgam, contains mercury mixed with silver, tin, and copper, and is used for dental fillings.