Question

Assertion : Diamond and graphite do not have the same crystal structure.
Reason : Diamond is crystalline while graphite is amorphous.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In diamond, C-atoms are sp³ hybridized while in graphite, they are sp² hybridized.