Which of the following elements shows allotropy ?

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Solution

The correct option is C Sn
Allotropy is a phenomenon wherein an element especially from group $13$ to group $16$ exists in more than one form. These forms differ in arrangement of atoms in their crystalline form. Few list of various elements showing allotropy -

Elements/Molecule

Forms

Carbon :

Graphite, Diamond, Fullerenes

Sulphur $(S_{8})$ :

Rhombic, Monocline, Triclinic sulphur

Phosphorous $(P_{4})$ :

Red, Black, Yellow

Tin $(S n)$ :

White, Grey

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Elements/Molecule	Forms
Carbon :	Graphite, Diamond, Fullerenes
Sulphur $(S_{8})$ :	Rhombic, Monocline, Triclinic sulphur
Phosphorous $(P_{4})$ :	Red, Black, Yellow
Tin $(S n)$ :	White, Grey