The Conversion of a Diamond into Graphite Is a Spontaneous

question 68

Multiple Choice

The conversion of a diamond into graphite is a spontaneous reaction. Why are most women walking around with diamond rings and not graphite rings? ​

• A)inorganic substances, like diamonds, do not react like organic substances
• B)the transition state is very stable
• C)the energy of activation is very high
• D)the free energy of this reaction is too low
• E)the free energy of this reaction is too high

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