Question
Question: Which of the following statement is not correct regarding diamond and graphite?...
Which of the following statement is not correct
regarding diamond and graphite?
A
In diamond, each carbon atoms is covalently bonded to four other carbon atoms.
B
In graphite, each carbon atom is covalently bonded to three other carbon atoms in the same plane.
C
The C – C bond length in graphite is intermediate between single and double bond distance.
D
Diamond is a layered structure, the two layers joined by van der Waal’s forces.
Answer
Diamond is a layered structure, the two layers joined by van der Waal’s forces.
Explanation
Solution
Diamond is a rigid three – dimensional network solids resulting in extremely hard structure.