Consider the following statement. (i) Graphite is thermodyn…

Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) NCERT Single Correct MCQ

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Consider the following statement.

(i) Graphite is thermodynamically the most stable allotropes of carbon.

(ii) of graphite is taken as zero. Select the correct option.

(i) is true, (ii) is false.

Both (i) and (ii) are false.

(i) is false, (ii) is true.

Both (i) and (ii) are true.

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Thermodynamically, the most stable allotrope of carbon is graphite. It has standard entropy assigned zero. Graphite contains one delocalised electron per carbon. These cause greater attraction between carbon atoms hence giving stronger bonds.

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