State three examples of allotropes of carbon

State three examples of allotropes of carbon.

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Allotropes of carbon.

Graphite:one of the softest known substance, opaque and a good lubricant.

Diamond: hardest naturally occurring substance.

Buckyballs(fullerence)

Amorphous carbon

Glassy carbon

Carbon nanofoam

Nanotubes

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jameskimwe answered the question on April 10, 2019 at 09:28

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