The allotrope of carbon used in nuclear reactor is:

diamond

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suger charcoal

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graphite

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wood charcoal

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Solution

The correct option is C graphite
Graphite is the most stable allotrope of carbon.Contrary to popular belief, high-purity graphite does not readily burn, even at elevated temperatures. For this reason,it is used in nuclear reactor and for high-temperature crucibles for melting metals.

Hence,graphite is used in nuclear reactor and it is a allotrope of carbon.

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