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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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Which allotrope of carbon is transparent to X-rays and has a high refractive index?
Options
A Graphite
B Amorphous carbon
C Fullerene
D Diamond
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Diamond is transparent to X-rays (due to low atomic number and low density) and has a high refractive index (2.45).

Hint

Used in jewelry due to sparkle.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 778 of 1999
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