Question

The weight of the diamond in expressed in

• A. Carat
• B. Milligram
• C. Gram
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Carat

Explanation for correct option A:

• Diamond is one of the allotropic forms of carbons, the weight of diamond is expressed in carats (1 carat = 0.2 grams).
• All the other terms such as centigram, milligram and kilogram are higher units of measurement.

Explanation for incorrect option B:

This is the higher unit of measurement Milligram.

Explanation for incorrect option C:

Gram is not the unit of measurement for diamond.

Explanation for incorrect option D:

Diamond is one of the allotropic forms of carbons, the weight of diamond is expressed in carats (1 carat = 0.2 grams).

Thus, the weight of diamond is expressed in carats (1 carat = 0.2 grams).