Which of the following is not an Allotrope of Carbon?

Options

A. Graphite
B. Methane
C. Diamond
D. C-60 Buckminsterfullerene

Answer

B

Explanation

Allotropy or allotropism is the property of some chemical elements to exist in two or more different forms, in the same physical state, known as allotropes of the elements. Allotropes are different structural modifications of an element, the atoms of the element are bonded together in a different manner. There are several allotropes of carbon like Diamond, Graphite, Lonsdaleite, C60 (Buckminsterfullerene or buckyball), C540, C70, Amorphous carbon, single-walled carbon nanotube, or buckytube. Methane is not an allotrope of carbon.