Question
Chemistry Question on The solid state
Which of the following statements is not correct regarding diamond and graphite?
A
In diamond, each carbon atom 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?? 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 Waals?
Answer
Diamond is a layered structure, the two layers joined by van der Waals?
Explanation
Solution
Diamond is a rigid three-dimensional network solid resulting in extremely hard structure.