In addition to diamond and graphite, another allotrope of carbon is Buckminster fullerene, C 60, which is in the shape of a sphere. Which one of the following statements applies to all three allotropes?

Answer:

22) D

A – Wrong
Diamond does not have any intermolecular forces. It only has intramolecular forces which are strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms.

B – Wrong
In graphite, each carbon atom is only bonded to 3 other carbon atoms.

C – Wrong
Diamond is the hardest material on the planet whilst graphite is really soft.

D – Correct
All of these allotropes have only carbon atoms. They do not have any other elements.  Therefore, they will react with O₂ to give the same products.

E – Wrong
Graphite can conduct electricity.