How does Mercury's name offer a clue to one of its defining characteristics?

A
The surface of Mercury is made up of a metal of the same name.

B
Mercury is named after a quick mythological figure and is the fastest planet.

C
Mercury does not have any moons, and the Roman god Mercury did not have any friends.

D
Mercury is named after a poisonous plant of the same name and is covered in poisonous gases.

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