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Densities of diamond and graphite are 3.5 g/mL and 2.3 g/mL.
C(diamond)C(graphite) ΔrH=1.9 kJ/mole
Favourable conditions for formation of diamond are:

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high pressure and low pressure
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low pressure and high temperature
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high pressure and high temperature
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low pressure and low temperature
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Solution

The correct option is C high pressure and high temperature
The density of diamond is greater than the density of graphite. Thus at high pressure more and more diamond will be formed so that volume decreases. Also, the conversion of graphite to diamond is an endothermic reaction. Hence, it will be favored at high temperature.
Thus, high temperature and high pressure favors the formation of diamond from graphite.

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