Chemistry - CHEMICAL BONDING Question with Solution | TestHub
Which of the following statement is CORRECT?
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(B) C₆₀(s) is a molecular solid: This is correct. Fullerene molecules are held together by weak van der Waals forces, which is the defining characteristic of a molecular solid.
(A) Graphite vs. Diamond: Incorrect. Diamond has a higher thermal conductivity than graphite due to its rigid 3D lattice and strong covalent bonding.
(C) Red Phosphorus: Incorrect. The polymer shown is red phosphorus, but black phosphorus is the thermodynamically most stable allotrope of phosphorus.
(D) Purity of Fullerene: Incorrect. Fullerene is considered the purest form of carbon because it has a closed cage structure with no dangling bonds, unlike graphite or diamond.