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Which one of the following is a correct set?
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2011
Options:
  • A Diamond, $s p^2$
  • B Graphite, $s p^3$
  • C Diamond, $s p$
  • D Graphite, $s p^2$
Solution:
2378 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Graphite, $s p^2$
Graphite has a two dimensional sheet like structure. The adjacent layers of sheet are held together by weak van der Waals' forces. In graphite each carbon atom is present in $s p^2$ hybridised state.

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