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Which of the given options has free electrons and can conduct electricity?

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Diamond

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Graphite

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Wood

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All the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
Graphite

Presence of free electrons in the atom of a substance help it to conduct electricity. Graphite is formed by carbon bonding in hexagonal arrays.There is a double bond formed here and there is mobility of electrons in the valency shell which helps in conducting electricity.

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