Q. The allotropes of carbon are _ and __

A
Diamond, Graphite
B
Diamond, Silicon
C
Sulphur, Graphite
D
Silicon, Graphite
Solution:
  • Diamond: Carbon has an electronic arrangement of 2,4.
  • In diamond, each carbon shares electrons with four other carbon atoms – forming four single bonds.
  • Diamond is a solid form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic.
  • Graphite: Graphite has a layer structure.
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