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How is the conductivity shown by carbon compounds?

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Carbon compounds are poor conductors of electricity because these are not capable of forming ions, being covalently bonded.
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  • Most carbon compounds

    A
    are poor conductors of electricity and have high boiling points.
    B
    are good conductors of electricity and have high boiling points.
    C
    are poor conductors of electricity and have low boiling points.
    D
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    A
    `-4`
    B
    4
    C
    1
    D
    0

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    B
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    C
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    D
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