With respect to graphite and diamond, which of the statement(s) given below is (are) correct?
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Graphite and diamond are carbon allotropes with different structures. Graphite has layered hexagonal rings with delocalized π-electrons, while diamond has a 3D tetrahedral network with localized σ-bonds.
Graphite has higher electrical conductivity due to mobile electrons: . Its C-C bond order is 1.33 (from resonance), higher than diamond's 1. Diamond is harder due to strong covalent bonds in all directions: . Diamond has higher thermal conductivity from efficient phonon transport.
Final answer: Only "Graphite has higher electrical conductivity" and "Graphite has higher C-C bond order" are correct.