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Which of the following statements about diamond is false?

Option: 1

It is composed of carbon atoms.


Option: 2

 It has a tetrahedral crystal structure.


Option: 3

 It is formed under high pressure and temperature conditions.

 


Option: 4

It is the only allotrope of carbon.


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Carbon has multiple allotropes, including graphite, fullerene, and graphene. Diamond is just one of these allotropes and is formed under high pressure and temperature conditions. Hence option D is the correct answer.

Option (A) is incorrect because diamond  is composed of carbon atoms. Hence option A is incorrect.

Option (B) is incorrect because diamond has a tetrahedral crystal structure. Hence option B is incorrect.

Option (C) is incorrect because diamond is formed under high pressure and temperature conditions. Hence option C is incorrect.

 

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