Explanation:
The balanced chemical equation for the oxidation of diamond i.e. carbon is as follows -
C (s) + O₂ (g) → CO₂ (g)
The allotropic form of carbon is diamond .
Allotropic forms are basically the arrangement of the atoms in a different fashion . In the structure of diamond the carbon atoms are arranged to form a tetrahedral structure .
Hence burning of diamond is the same as burning of carbon .
