Question

Tick the most appropriate answer.

An example of an amorphous form of carbon is ___________

• A. Diamond
• B. Graphite
• C. Fullerene
• D. Wood charcoal

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Wood charcoal

Explanation for the correct option -

Option (D) Wood charcoal- It is an amorphous form of carbon.

• Carbon has two forms of structure-

1. Morphous or Crystalline solid - They have definite shape and structure. Example - Diamond, Graphite and Fullerene.
2. Amorphous or non-crystalline solid - They do not have a definite shape and structure. Example - Wood charcoal, Coke, Coal, etc.

Explanation for the incorrect option -

Option (A) Diamond - It is a crystalline form of carbon.

Option (B) Graphite - It is a crystalline form of carbon.

Option (C) Fullerene - It is a crystalline form of carbon.

Therefore, option (D) wood charcoal is the correct answer.