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The key difference between diamond and graphite lies in

Question
The key difference between diamond and graphite lies in
The number of protons in carbon
The manner in which the carbon atoms are bonded to one another
Their chemical properties, which are entirely different
One of them being radioactive
Answer
The manner in which the carbon atoms are bonded to one another
Detailed Explanation
The two allotropes differ in how their carbon atoms are bonded to each other, not in their chemical identity.
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