Question

A: Hybridization of carbon is $s{p}^2$ in all its crystalline allotropes.

R: There are alternate double-single bonds in each allotrope of carbon.

• A. Both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
• B. Both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
• C. Assertion is true statement but Reason is false.
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are false statements.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

(i) In diamond, all C-atom are $s{p}^3$ hybridized.
(ii) In graphite hybridization is $\text{s}{\text{p}}^2$