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Write two main difference between the nature of diamond and graphite.

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Two main difference between diamond and graphite are:-

(i) Diamond is very hard whereas graphite is a soft substance.

(ii) Diamond is a poor conductor of electricity whereas graphite is a good conductor of electricity.

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