The enthalpy change for the transition of carbon from diamond to graphite is $\Delta H = -453.5 \ \text{cal}$. What does this indicate?

  • A
    Graphite is chemically different from diamond.
  • B
    Graphite is as stable as diamond.
  • C
    Graphite is more stable than diamond.
  • D
    Diamond is more stable than graphite.

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