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Q. Which of the following types of forces bind together the carbon atoms in diamond?

AIPMTAIPMT 1992The p-Block Elements

Solution:

In diamond, each carbon atom undergoes $sp^3$ hybridisation and is covalently bonded to three other carbon atoms by single bonds.