Graphite is a good conductor of eletricity due to the presence of …………….. .
A. lone pair of electrons
B. free valence electrons
C. cations
D. anions
A. lone pair of electrons
B. free valence electrons
C. cations
D. anions
Correct Answer – B
In graphite each C atom is `sp^(2)` hybridised. One electron of each C atom remains free and make graphite, a good conductor of electricity.