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Physical Properties of Nonmetals

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Which of these is the best insulator of heat?

(a) iron
(b) water
(c) nitrogen
(d) alcohol

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(c) nitrogen

Gases are bad conductors to heat, and nitrogen being a gas can be considered as the best insulator among the given options.

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