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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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What type of hybridization is present in diamond?
Options
A sp³
Correct Answer
B sp²
C sp
D sp³d
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In diamond, each carbon atom is sp³ hybridized, forming four strong sigma bonds in a tetrahedral arrangement.

Hint

Four single bonds.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 748 of 1999
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