Which is a conductor?
Correct answer: B. Graphite
- A. Diamond
- B. Graphite
- C. Phosphorus
- D. B and C
Explanation
Graphite is the only conductor in the given options. The structure of graphite allows electrons to move freely within its layers, making it an effective conductor of electricity. In contrast, diamond, despite being made of carbon like graphite, has a rigid three-dimensional network that lacks free electrons, thus acting as an insulator. Phosphorus, being a non-metal, lacks the necessary electron mobility to conduct electricity efficiently.
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