The main difference between diamond and graphite is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The main difference between diamond and graphite is:
A. Presence of hydrogen
B. Chemical formula
C. Arrangement of carbon atoms
D. Carbon content
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Both diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon, having the same chemical element but different structural arrangements: diamond has a tetrahedral 3D network, graphite has layered planar structure. This leads to differing physical properties (hardness, conductivity).

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