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Q. Choose the correct statement:
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The p-Block Elements
A
Both diamond and graphite are used as dry lubricants.
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B
Diamond and graphite have two dimensional network.
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C
Diamond is covalent and graphite is ionic.
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D
Diamond is $s p^{3}$ hybridised and graphite is $s p^{2}$ hybridized.
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Solution:
In diamond each carbon is bonded with four other carbon atoms. So hybridisation of carbon atom is $sp ^{3}$.
In graphite each carbon is bonded with three other carbon atoms. So hybridisation of carbon atom is $sp ^{2}$.