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Diamond and Graphite:

Correct answer: C. Are allotropes

  • A. Are isotopes
  • B. Are isomers
  • C. Are allotropes
  • D. Have the same structure
  • E. Are equally hard

Explanation

Diamond and Graphite are allotropes of carbon. The term allotrope refers to one or more physical forms of a chemical element that occurs in the same physical state. Allotropes may show differences in chemical and physical properties.

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