Chemistry PYQ 241 of 291 · Everyday Chemistry

Which of the following does not consist of carbon?

  1. ADiamond
  2. BGraphite
  3. CCoal
  4. DNone of these

42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

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Correct answer: (d) None of these

Explanation

Diamond, graphite and coal all contain carbon. Diamond and graphite are allotropes of pure carbon, and coal is mostly carbon formed from ancient plants (anthracite is over 90% carbon).

So none of them is without carbon.

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