Carbon and graphite are allotropes of Carbon. Between graphite and diamond, which one is a good conductor of electricity and which one is not?  Support answer with an explanation. (Limit answer to not more than 4 sentences)

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2.) Carbon and graphite are allotropes of Carbon. Between graphite and diamond, which one is a good conductor of electricity and which one is not?  Support answer with an explanation. (Limit answer to not more than 4 sentences)

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