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What is the state of hybridisation of carbon in diamond?
For a crystal of diamond, state the hybridisation of the carbon atom.
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Solution
Diamond is each carbon in diamond is sp3 hybridised and is bound to four other carbon atoms. Each carbon atom forms four sigma (σ) bonds with other carbon atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement.
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