Correct option is D
The correct answer is
(d) Osmium.
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Osmium has the
highest density among naturally occurring elements, with a density of approximately
22.59 grams per cubic centimeter.
· It is a rare, hard metal commonly used in alloys with other platinum-group metals.
Information Booster:
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Mercury: A dense metal, but with a density of about 13.53 g/cm³.
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Platinum: Also dense, with a density of approximately 21.45 g/cm³.
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Lead: Has a lower density of around 11.34 g/cm³.