Interpretation:
Carbon show unique properties, it forms very large number of molecules. Catenation is the linkage of atom of the same element in to form long chain, this property dominate in carbon atom. Due to which carbon forms very large number of compound. Carbon is capable of forming many allotropes due to its unique property. Well known forms of allotropes of carbon include diamond and graphite.
Concept introduction:
In diamond all the carbon atoms have strong
In graphite all the carbon atoms have strong chemical bonds to three other carbon atoms making sheets that look like chicken wire, weak forces hold the sheets together hybridisation of carbon atom in graphite is , but in diamond it is .
To determine: graphite can conduct electricity but diamond does not
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