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In which allotropes of carbon does each carbon atom form four bonds with other carbon atoms?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)TS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2018 (04 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Graphite
  • B Graphite and $\mathrm{C}_{60}$
  • C Diamond
  • D Diamond and $\mathrm{C}_{60}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Diamond
Carbon has an electronic arrangement of 2, 4 . In diamond each carbon shares electrons with four other carbon atom. Forming four single bonds.

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