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With reference to the structure of the two crystalline allotropes of carbon, state why diamond is inert or unreactive while graphite is comparably more reactive. - Chemistry

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With reference to the structure of the two crystalline allotropes of carbon, state why diamond is inert or unreactive while graphite is comparably more reactive.

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Structure of diamond is compact and hence unreactive. graphite has open structure and more prone to chemical attack.

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Chapter 9: Carbon & Its Compounds - Exercises

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