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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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Question

Which allotrope of carbon is used as a lubricant due to its soft and greasy nature?
Options
A Fullerene
B Graphite
Correct Answer
C Amorphous carbon
D Diamond
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Graphite is soft and slippery because weak van der Waals forces between layers allow them to slide over each other, making it useful as a lubricant.

Hint

Layers slide easily.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 750 of 1999
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