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Which of the following property is generally not shown by metals? 

A

Electrical conduction

B

Sonorous in nature

C

Dullness

D

Ductility

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C

A metal has a shining surface only when it is fresh. The metals lose their shine or brightness on keeping in air for a long time and acquire a dull appearance due to the formation of a thin layer of oxide, carbonate or sulphide on their surface.
 If we rub the dull surface with a sand paper, the metal objects becomes shiny and bright once again.
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