Multiple choice

Which substance is used for making carbon electrodes in dry cells?

  1. Diamond

  2. Graphite

  3. Buckminsterfullerene

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Graphite is used for carbon electrodes because it is a good conductor of electricity due to the presence of delocalized electrons in its structure. Diamond is an insulator, and buckminsterfullerene is not typically used for this purpose.

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