What is the primary requirement for a compound to be a good conductor of electricity?

Presence of free electrons

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Presence of free ions

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Compound should have covalent bonds

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Neutral atoms

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Solution

The correct option is B Presence of free ions
For a compound to be a good conductor of electricity, it needs to have free electrons to facilitate the flow of charge. As ions are also charged particles, having free ions in any compound aids in the conduction of electricity.

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