Graphite is the purest form of carbon.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
(1)The word diamond comes from the Greek word meaning unbreakable.
(2)Diamond is the purest form of carbon. It is the hardest naturally occurring substance.
(3)On the other hand, graphite is a soft greyish-black greasy substance.
Therefore, the given statement is false.

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Write 'true' or 'false' against the following statements :

(a) Carbon constitutes 0.03 $%$ of the earth's crust.

(b) Graphite is the purest form of carbon.

(d) Graphite has layers of hexagonal carbon bondings.

(e) Diamond is insoluble in all solvents.

Is Graphite purest form of carbon?

The purest form of carbon is diamond.

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