Which of these does NOT explain the diamond-water paradox?

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Which of these does NOT explain the diamond-water paradox?

The MU of diamonds is higher than the MU of water.

The consumer surplus from water is greater than the consumer surplus of diamonds.

Diamonds create more deadweight loss than water.

Water creates more total utility than diamonds.

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