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प्रश्न
Define the term ‘allotropy’. Give a reason why carbon exhibits allotropy.
उत्तर
Allotropy : “The phenomenon of occuring of an element in two or more forms having same chemical properties but different physical properties.”
Carbon shows allotropy as a result of – difference in atomic arrangement in the crystal structure.
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