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Choose the correct statement:

A $Diamond and graphite have two dimensional network.$
B $Diamond is covalent and graphite is ionic.$
C $Diamond is s p^{3} hybridised and graphite is s p^{2} hybridized.$
D $Both diamond and graphite are used as dry lubricants.$

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

1. Diamond is a 3D network; graphite is a 2D layered structure.2. Both are covalent.3. Correct statement: In Diamond, each carbon is s p^{3} hybridised forming a tetrahedral geometry. In Graphite, each carbon is s p^{2} hybridised forming hexagonal layers.4. Only graphite is used as a dry lubricant.

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Choose the correct statement:

A

Diamond and graphite have two dimensional network.

B

Diamond is covalent and graphite is ionic.

C

Diamond is s p^{3} hybridised and graphite is s p^{2} hybridized.

D

Both diamond and graphite are used as dry lubricants.

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