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When looking up carbon in the Data Book, do you choose the graphite or diamond carbon for data?
I assume graphite, but I'm never sure. Would be great to know before the exam.
Thanks.
Corrie writes ....
You are correct, it is graphite. Graphite is the more stable form of carbon, only by about 2 kJ mol-1 though.
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