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Which allotrope of carbon conducts electricity?

A

Graphite

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B

Diamond

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C

Fullerene

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D

Both Graphite and Diamond

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Solution

The correct option is A
Graphite

Graphite is an allotrope of carbon which conducts electricity due to de-localisation of the electrons above and below the planes of the carbon atoms.

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