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Which liquid is used in an aneroid barometer?

Which liquid is used in an aneroid barometer?

A. Mercury
B. Alcohol
C. Water
D. None

An aneroid barometer is an instrument used for measuring pressure as a method that does not involve liquid. Invented in 1844 by French scientist Lucien Vidi, the aneroid barometer uses a small, flexible metal box called an aneroid cell (capsule), which is made from an alloy of beryllium and copper.