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Which of the following is considered the purest natural form of carbon?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Coal
  2. Graphite
  3. Diamond
  4. Lamp black

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Diamond

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Diamond šŸ“š Explanation: Diamond is an allotrope of carbon where the atoms are arranged in a rigid, three-dimensional tetrahedral crystal lattice. This specific structure makes it the hardest known natural substance and the purest form of carbon found in nature. In a diamond, every carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms through strong covalent bonds.