Statement-1: Diamonds are forever is generally quoted for diamond as rate of conversion of diamond to graphite at room condition is nearly zero.
Statement-2 :At room condition, conversion of diamond into graphite is spontaneous.
A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
C. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
D. Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

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Correct Answer - B
Thermodynamically it is favourable for diamond to turn into graphite, but it do not normally happen because there is high energy of activation for the process.

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