Which of the following has the minimum compressibility? (A) Water at room temperature (B) Air at room temperature(C) Oxygen at room temperature(D) Nitrogen at room temperature

Which of the following has the minimum compressibility?
(A) Water at room temperature
(B) Air at room temperature
(C) Oxygen at room temperature
(D) Nitrogen at room temperature
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(A) Water at room temperature
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