AP EAMCET2011ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Which one of the following is a correct set?
Options
- ADiamond, s p^2
- BGraphite, s p^3
- CDiamond, s p
- DGraphite, s p^2
Correct answer
D. Graphite, s p^2
Step-by-step solution
Graphite has a two dimensional sheet like structure. The adjacent layers of sheet are held together by weak van der Waals' forces. In graphite each carbon atom is present in s p^2 hybridised state.