The enthalpy of fusion of mercury is 2.292 kJ/mol, and its normal freezing point is 234.3K with a change in molar volume of 0.517 cm3/mol on melting. At what temperature will the bottom of a column of mercury (density 13.6 g/cm3) of height 10.0m be expected to freeze?

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The enthalpy of fusion of mercury is 2.292 kJ/mol, and its normal freezing point is 234.3K with a change in molar volume of 0.517 cm3/mol on melting. At what temperature will the bottom of a column of mercury (density 13.6 g/cm3) of height 10.0m be expected to freeze?

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