Which of the following has maximum thermal conductivity at the same temperature? (A) Steel (B) Petrol (C) Air (D) All have the same conductivity

Which of the following has maximum thermal conductivity at the same
temperature?
(A) Steel
(B) Petrol
(C) Air
(D) All have the same conductivity
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(A) Steel
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