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, Structure of Diamond, etc.

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

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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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_____ is inorganic graphite.

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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

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Which one of the following is a mismatch?

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Which of the following forms of coal is used as a fuel in steam engines?

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With respect to graphite and diamond, which of the statement (s) given below is (are) correct?

1. Graphite has higher electrical conductivity than diamond

2. Graphite is harder than diamond

3. Graphite has higher C - C bond order than diamond

4. Graphite has higher thermal conductivity than diamond

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Which of the following statements are correct?

(i) Fullerenes have dangling bonds

(ii) Fullerenes are cage-like molecules

(iii) Graphite is thermodynamically most stable allotrope of carbon

(iv) Graphite is slippery and hard and therefore used as a dry lubricant in machines

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Thermodynamically, in which form, carbon is the most stable?

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What is the hybridization of carbon atoms in fullerene?

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Select the correct statement(s).