Multiple choice

Diamond used in jewellery is-

  1. A compound

  2. A metal

  3. A mixture of compounds

  4. An element
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Diamond is a crystalline form of pure carbon, making it an element. It consists entirely of carbon atoms arranged in a tetrahedral lattice structure. Diamond is not a compound (which requires two or more different elements chemically bonded), not a metal, and not a mixture of any kind.

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