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ChemistryComplete Pblock-p-Block 13,14Medium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice
With respect to graphite and diamond, which of the statement(s) given below is (are) correct ?
(1) Graphite has higher electrical conductivity than diamond.
(2) Graphite is harder than diamond.
(3) Graphite has higher bond order than diamond.
(4) Graphite has all carbons with hybridization whereas diamond has all carbons with hybridization.
Options:
Answer:
C
Solution:
Correct answer is C.
Graphite has higher electrical conductivity due to delocalized electrons in its layered structure. Diamond is harder because of its strong 3D tetrahedral network. Graphite's bond order is lower due to resonance.
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