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Which of the following metal does not conduct electricity?

A
Brass
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Barium
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C
Borone
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D
Bismuth
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Solution

The correct option is B Bismuth
Boron is used in semiconductors as a dopant.
Bismuth has electron configuration $[Xe]4f^{14}5d^{10}6s^26p^3$ which is very stable as it is half filled and do not conduct electricity.
Barium belongs to alkaline metals that have a good conductor of electricity abilities.

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