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

a

Graphite

b

Diamond

c

Lampblack

d

Soot

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Dave333
4 years ago

Pencils contain a form of solid carbon known as graphite.

sherif8
8 years ago

The answer is correct {A}

Miracle5284
9 years ago

Here is an explanation:

Carbon have two major allotrope which are Diamond and graphite. diamond is very hard to be drawn into pencils and its octahedral structure is not supportive; only graphite have the suitable characteristics to be drawn in to pencils with other materials because it is soft by its hexagonal crystal lattice structure in nature.

King33Victor
3 weeks ago

with no doubt, A is very correct

crucible is also another constituent of graphite.
have a good day

haywhy091
9 years ago

D ans is c.... Myschool. Try nd make d correction

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