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Physical Properties of Boron Family

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Materials in which outer electrons are loosely bound and free to move within the metal at normal temperature are called

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Insulators

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Semiconductors

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Conductors

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Superconductors

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Solution

The correct option is C
Conductors

In metallic conductors, the electrons of the outer shells of the atoms are loosely bound to the nucleus. They easily get detached from atom and move freely inside the metal.

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