Allotropes of Carbon

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Important Questions on Allotropes of Carbon

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Thermodynamically the most stable form of carbon is 

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Which of the following is used in making printer's ink, black varnish and shoe polish?

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Graphite and diamond will behave differently in which of the following reactions?

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One of the most fascinating developments in modern chemistry has been the synthesis of Buckminster fullerene, C60. Identify the correct options about C60.

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Consider a prototypical fullerene, C60.

Let a= Number of 5-membered rings

b= Number of 6-membered rings

c= Number of π-bonds in C60

Find the value of (3a-2b+c)

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How many of the following statements are correct regarding allotropes of carbon

a Graphite is not a good conductor of electricity in the perpendicular direction of layers at ordinary temperatures.

b Coke is an impure form of carbon.

c Anthracite is the purest form of carbon.

d Buckminster fullerene contains 12 five-membered rings and 20 six-membered rings.

e Diamond is a good conductor of heat.

f Graphite is diamagnetic in nature.

g Graphite is thermodynamically more stable than diamond.

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Given the order of density: Diamond > Graphite> Fullerene C60; choose the correct order for C-C bond length.

(Consider the larger bond length if there are two different bond lengths)

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Relatively most inert form of carbon is:

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Which is not the property of diamond?

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Graphite is used as a lubricant. Explain?

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Graphite is a soft solid lubricant extremely difficult to melt. The reason for this anomalous behaviour is
that graphite