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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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Which allotrope of carbon has a three-dimensional tetrahedral structure with each carbon sp³ hybridized?
Options
A Fullerene
B Graphite
C Amorphous carbon
D Diamond
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Diamond has a 3D tetrahedral network where each carbon is sp³ hybridized and covalently bonded to four other carbons with bond angles of 109.5°.

Hint

Hardest known substance.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 735 of 1999
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