Question
Chemistry Question on Electrochemistry
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The conversion of diamond to graphite at room temperature and pressure is spontaneous (ΔG=-2.90 kJ mol-1)
Statement II: The electrical conductivity of graphite perpendicular to the plane is low, whereas parallel to the plane is very high.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(A):Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.