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प्रश्न
Write two points of difference in the structures of diamond and graphite.
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उत्तर
| Sl.No | Structure of Diamond | Structure of Graphite |
| 1. | Each carbon atom is joined to four other carbon atoms by strong covalent bonds to form a regular tetrahedron. | Each carbon atom is joined to three other carbon atoms by strong covalent bonds to form flat hexagonal rings. |
| 2. | Compact and rigid structure (hard) |
Layered structure (soft) |
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