Which among the following statements is <strong>NOT</strong> correct with respect to allotropes of Carbon ?

  1. A. Graphite is a good conductor of electricity.
  2. B. Diamond is the hardest substance known.
  3. C. Fullerene is one of the allotropes of carbon.
  4. D. Next to diamond, graphite is the second hardest known substance.

Correct Answer: D. Next to diamond, graphite is the second hardest known substance.

Explanation

Graphite is extremely soft and slippery; it is not the second hardest known substance.

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