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Gases begin to conduct electricity at lo...

Gases begin to conduct electricity at low pressure because

A

at low pressure gases turn to plasma

B

colliding electrons can acquire higher K.E. dur to increased mean free path leading to ionisation of atoms

C

atoms breakup into electrons and protons

D

the electrons in atoms can move freely at low pressure

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B
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