KCET2013Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Hybridised states of carbon in graphite and diamond are respectively
Options
- As p³, s p³
- Bs p³, s p²
- Cs p², s p²
- Ds p², s p³
Correct answer
D. s p², s p³
Step-by-step solution
In graphite, carbon is s p² hybridised. Each carbon is thus linked to three other carbon atoms forming hexagonal rings. On the other hand, in diamond carbon is s p³ hybridised. Each carbon is tetrahedrally linked to four strong C-C, s p³-s p³ -bonds.