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ChemistryComplete Pblock-p-Block 13,14Easy2 minPYQ_2016
ChemistryEasyassertion reason
Assertion:Among the carbon allotropes, diamond is an insulator, whereas, graphite is a good conductor of electricity.
Reason:Hybridization of carbon in diamond and graphite areandrespectively.
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Answer:
A
Solution:
Diamond has strongDimensional network structure as every carbon is linked withother carbons tetrahedrally viahybridization. In graphite, every carbon is linked toother carbon to forms sheet-like hexagonal structure, and the free electron is along with the layer so good conductor of electricity along with the layer.
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Complete Pblock-Subtopic:p-Block 13,14
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