An element of group 14 has two common allotropes, A and B. A is very hard and is bad

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An element of group 14 has two common allotropes, A and B. A is very hard and is bad

An element of group 14 has two common allotropes, A and B. A is very hard and is bad conductor of electricity while B is soft to touch and good conductor of electricity. Identify the element and its allotropes. Explain reasons for their different properties.

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

The element is carbon and the two allotropes are diamond and graphite. Diamond has three-dimensional rigid structure and does not have any free electrons. Hence, it is hard and bad conductor of electricity. Graphite forms hexagonal sheet-like structure and one valency (one electron) with carbon is free. Hence, graphite is soft and a good conductor of electricity.