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Which one of the following metals is malleable and a poor conductor of electricity ?
Which one of the following metals is malleable and a poor conductor of electricity ?
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Most metals are good conductors, but lead is an exception — it’s malleable but a poor conductor.
Updated On: Jul 1, 2025
- Copper
- Zinc
- Lead
- Silver
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Metals are generally good conductors of electricity and malleable. Copper and silver are excellent conductors and highly malleable. Zinc is also a good conductor. Lead, however, is a metal that is malleable but is a poor conductor of electricity compared to other metals. Therefore, the correct answer is Lead.
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