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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper IV: General Studies II · Question 67 of 200

Q67
General ScienceChemistry
One of the following liquids will leave behind a residue on heating. This one is
  1. a.Brine
  2. b.Bromine
  3. c.Mercury
  4. d.Alcohol

Answer: (A) Brine

Brine is a solution of common salt in water, so evaporating it leaves solid salt behind. Bromine, mercury and alcohol are pure liquids that simply vaporise completely.