Which of the following non-metal is a good conductor of electricity?

Graphite

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Hydrogen

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Phosphorous

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Bromine

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Solution

The correct option is B Graphite
Graphite is a non-metal. Generally, non-metals are bad conductors of electricity but graphite is an exception. Because the structure of graphite is in such a way that electrons can move freely and conduct electricity. Due to this property, it is used in making of pencil cells.

Hence, the correct option is $A$

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