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Graphite, an allotrope of carbon, is converted into cubic diamond through a process that may take a billion years or longer.

a. True
b. False

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Answer:

The given statement is true.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given statement is true.

As per an estimate, to convert graphite into diamond nearly 1 billion to 3.3 billion years of time is required.

Graphite converts into diamond when high-pressure is applied deep in the earth core.

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