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Generally, non-metals are not conductors of electricity. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

A

Diamond

B

Graphite

C

Coal

D

None fo these

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B
Due to the presence fo unpaired eelctron on each carbon atom in graphite , it behaves as a good conductor of eelctricity .
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