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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question

Question

What is the density of diamond?
Options
A 5.0 g/cm³
B 2.2 g/cm³
C 1.5 g/cm³
D 3.5 g/cm³
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Diamond has a density of about 3.5 g/cm³ due to its tightly packed tetrahedral lattice, making it denser than graphite.

Hint

More tightly packed than graphite.

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