Which non-metal is a good conductor of electricity? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which non-metal is a good conductor of electricity?
A. Phosphorus
B. Graphite
C. Iodine
D. Sulphur
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Graphite, an allotrope of carbon, is a good conductor of electricity. This is because each carbon atom is bonded to three others, leaving one free valence electron per atom that is delocalized and can move freely between the layers to conduct electricity, unlike diamond which is an insulator.

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