$M g O$ is used as a refractory material because _____________.

It has high melting point

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It is a good conductor of heat

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It is a good electrical insulator

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is B All of these
The melting point of MgO is very high. It has good thermal and very poor electrical conductivity. Hence, it is used as refractory material.

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