JEE Main2013ChemistrySolid StateActual
Which of the following exists as covalent crystals in the solid state ?
Options
- ASulphur
- BPhosphorus
- CIodine
- DSilicon
Correct answer
D. Silicon
Step-by-step solution
Silicon is covalent or network solid. Each Si atom is in sp 3 hybridisation. Sulphur (S 8 ) – molecular solid. Phosphorus (P 4 ) – molecular solid. Iodine (I 2 ) – molecular solid.