Allotropes of Carbon

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Allotropes of Carbon: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Allotropes of Carbon, Diamond as an Allotrope of Carbon, Graphite as an Allotrope of Carbon, Fullerenes as an Allotrope of Carbon, Carbon Black, Charcoal and Coke, and Structure of Diamond.

Important Questions on Allotropes of Carbon

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Which of the following option is not allotropes of carbon ?

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When graphite is subjected to an electric arc in the presence of inert atmosphere, it gives ___

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The number of six membered and five membered rings in Buckminster Fullerence respectively is

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Assertion: Among the carbon allotropes, diamond is an insulator, whereas, graphite is a good conductor of electricity.

Reason: Hybridization of carbon in diamond and graphite are sp3 and sp2 respectively.

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Explain the differences in the properties of diamond and graphite on the basis of their structures.

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Statement I: Graphite behaves as a lubricant.

Statement II: The layers of carbon atoms in graphite can slip past one over another.

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Statement I: Diamond is used as a precious stone.

Statement II: In diamond, carbon atoms are tetrahedrally arranged.

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The form of carbon obtained from the incomplete combustion of oil is called as

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Fullerene with formula C60 has a structure where every carbon atom is;

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What are fullerenes? Why are they so called?

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Bucky ball or buck minster fullerene is :

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If x pentagonal rings and y hexagonal Rings are present in fullerene of z carbon atoms then :-

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Thermodynamically the most stable form of carbon is 

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Find out the difference between — Diamond and graphite.

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_____ is inorganic graphite.

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Why diamond is hard and graphite is soft?

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Name the allotropes of carbon.

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Which allotrope of carbon is a good conductor of electricity?

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Thermodynamically the most stable form of carbon is:

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The allotrope of carbon, which is thermodynamically most stable is