According to classical free electron theory,

there is no interaction between conduction electrons.

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the interaction of free electrons with ion cores is negligible

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the free electrons find uniform electric field of positive ions and that of electrons in metal.

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The correct option is A there is no interaction between conduction electrons.
According to classical free electron theory, free electrons interact with the ion cores but there is no interaction between the conduction electrons.

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