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Which of the following allotrope of carbon is a constitue...

Which of the following allotrope of carbon is a constituent of a lead pencil?

A.

Graphite

B.

Diamond

C.

Lampblack

D.

Soot

Correct answer is A

When an element exists in more than one crystalline form, those forms are called allotropes; the two most common allotropes of carbon are diamond and graphite.

Graphite is used in pencils and lubricants. It is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Its high conductivity makes it useful in electronic products such as electrodes, batteries, and solar panels.