Which of the following is not an allotrope of carbon?

Buckyballs

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Diamond

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Graphite

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Carbon dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is D Carbon dioxide
Buckyballs, diamond, and graphite are allotropes of carbon while carbon dioxide is a compound of carbon.
Hence, option D is correct.

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Which of the following are allotropes of carbon?

1. Carbon dioxide 2. Diamond 3. Carbon monoxide 4. Graphite

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(a) What is meant by allotrope? Which are the allotropes of carbon?

(b) How is carbon dioxide gas produced in the laboratory?

(d) How is charcoal made?

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