NEET2022Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Choose the correct statement:
Options
- ADiamond is covalent and graphite is ionic.
- BDiamond is sp 3 hybridised and graphite is sp 2 hybridized.
- CBoth diamond and graphite are used as dry lubricants.
- DDiamond and graphite have two dimensional network.
Correct answer
B. Diamond is sp 3 hybridised and graphite is sp 2 hybridized.
Step-by-step solution
Both diamond and graphite are covalent. Diamond is sp 3 hybridised and has 3   - D network. Graphite is sp 2 hybridised and has planar structure Only Graphite is used as dry lubricants.