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Graphite is denser than diamond.

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False. Graphite has less density (1.9 to 2.3g/`cm^(3)`) than that of diamond (3.5 g/`cm^(3)`)
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With respect to graphite and diamond, which of the statements given below are correct? (i) Graphite is harder than diamond. (ii) Graphite has higher electrical conductivity than diamond. (iii) Graphite has higher thermal conductivity than diamond. Graphite has higher C-C bond order than diamond.

On the basis of enthalpy of formation, graphite is more stable than diamond, yet diamond does not change into graphite for years. Why ?

(A) Graphite is soft while diamond is hard. (R) Graphite has three dimensional structure while diamond has planar.

Assertion (A) : Graphite is soft while diamond is very hard . Reason (R) : Graphite has a hree -dimensional structure while diamond has planer struture .