The Conversion of a Diamond into Graphite Is a Spontaneous

question 82

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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