The element carbon occurs in 3 allotropic forms X, Y and Z. X is formed of hexagonal arrays placed in layers one above the other, while Y has a rigid three-dimensional structure. Z has carbon atoms arranged in football shape. Identify X, Y, and Z.

X : Graphite
Y : Coke
Z : Diamond

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X : Fullerene
Y : Coke
Z : Graphite

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X : Coke
Y : Graphite
Z : Fullerene

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X : Graphite
Y : Diamond
Z : Fullerene

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Solution

The correct option is C X : Graphite
Y : Diamond
Z : Fullerene
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Graphite
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Diamond
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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.

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