p-Block Elements-I 2 Question 32

32. Carbon acts as an abrasive and also as a lubricant, explain.

(1981, 1M)

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Solution:

  1. The two common allotropes of carbon are diamond and graphite. Diamond is the hardest, natural, substance, used as an abrasive while graphite is soft, used as a lubricant.

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