SSC
CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Carbon can exist as graphite, diamond, or calcium carbonate as calcite
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Polymorphism
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Allotrophy
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Another common polymorph is a carbon (C) – graphite (used in pencils) and diamonds are both made of pure carbon. The difference in their internal structures results in a drastically different color, habits, and economic use.
Detailed explanation-2: -Diamond is made of carbon (C), yet the stable form (polymorph) of carbon at the Earth’s surface is graphite.
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