Question

Statement 1: Diamond and graphite do not have the same crystal structure.
Statement 2: Diamond is crystalline while graphite is amorphous.
A. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true: statement 2 is a correct explanation for statement 1.
B. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is nota correct explanation for statement 1
C. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false
D. Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
In diamond C-atoms are `sp^(3)` hybridized while in graphite, they are `sp^(2)` hybridized.