Which substance will conduct the current in the solid state?

Diamond

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Graphite

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Iodine

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Sodium chloride

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Solution

The correct option is D Graphite
In graphite, each carbon is bonded with other $3$ other carbons and one valency is free. One free electron is there due to which graphite conducts electricity in the solid state.

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