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Question

Select the correct statement(s).

Options

A.The graphite is diamagnetic and diamond is paramagnetic in nature.
B.Graphite acts as a metallic conductor along the layers of carbon atoms and as semi-conductor perpendicular to the layers of the carbon atoms.
C.Graphite is less denser than diamond
D.C60 is called as Buckminster fullerene

Solution

Both are diamagnetic as all electrons are paired. Remaining statements are correct.

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