Q50 / 180 · JIPMER 2019 · Chemistry

Which of the following is not allotrope of carbon?

  • A
    Diamond
  • B
    Fullerene
  • Correct answer
    C
    Soot
  • D
    Graphite

Solution

The properties of catenation and $\mathrm{p} \pi-\mathrm{p} \pi$ bond formation allow carbon to exist in multiple allotropes. Diamond, graphite and fullerene are crystaelline allotrope of carbon. Coal, coke, charcoal, lamp are amorphous allotrope of carbon.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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