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Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

A

Hydrogen

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B

Phosphorus

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C

Bromine

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D

Graphite

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Solution

The correct option is D
Graphite

Generally, non-metals do not conduct electricity. So hydrogen, phosphorus and bromine do not conduct electricity.

Graphite is an allotropic form of carbon. It has free electrons in its structure which helps in the conduction of electricity.

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