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Define allotropy. Write the different allotropic forms of carbon.

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Allotropy is a property by which an element can exist in more than one form that is physically different and chemically similar.

Carbon exists in different allotropic forms as follows.

(i) Diamond.

(ii) Graphite.

(iii) Fullerene.

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Diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon.

Reason: Some elements can have different structural forms called allotropes.

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