Multiple choice

Graphite is an allotrope of carbon. Which of the following is not a property of graphite?

  1. It is lighter than diamond.

  2. It does not conduct electricity.

  3. It has a very high melting point.

  4. It burns to form carbon dioxide.

  5. Graphite is a greyish-black opaque substance.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a property of graphite. It conducts electricity. It is due to the presence of free electrons in a graphite crystal.