Which p-block element is known for its allotropes including diamond and graphite

Practice Questions

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Which p-block element is known for its allotropes including diamond and graphite?
  1. Silicon
  2. Carbon
  3. Phosphorus
  4. Boron

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which p-block element is known for its allotropes including diamond and graphite?
Correct Answer: Carbon
  • Step 1: Understand what p-block elements are. They are elements found in groups 13 to 18 of the periodic table.
  • Step 2: Identify the specific p-block element that has allotropes. Allotropes are different forms of the same element.
  • Step 3: Recall that carbon is a p-block element.
  • Step 4: Recognize that carbon has different allotropes, including diamond and graphite.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the answer to the question is carbon.
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