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Question
The “lead” in a pencil is mainly which element?
A
Zinc
B
Lead
C
Carbon
✓ Official correct answer
D
Tin
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A
Zinc
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B
Lead
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C
Carbon
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D
Tin
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Explanation
Pencil “lead” is graphite — a form of carbon.
Hence the keyed answer is Carbon.
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