Which of the following is a non-metal that can exist in different form?

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  1. Mercury
  2. Carbon
  3. Lithium
  4. Potassium

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Option 2 : Carbon
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Key Points

  • Carbon:-
    • It is a non-metal that can exist in different forms, such as diamond, graphite, and fullerene.
    • Carbon is a non-metal that can exist in different forms or allotropes.
    • The most common forms of carbon are diamond, graphite, and fullerene.

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  • Mercury:-
    • It is a metal and exists as a liquid at room temperature.
  • Lithium and Potassium:-
    • These are both alkali metals and exist in solid form at room temperature.
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