Consider following statements: I: In diamond, each carbon atom is linked tetrahedrally to four other carbon atoms by sp3 bonds II: Graphite has planar hexagonal layers of carbon atoms held together by weak van der Waals forces Ill: Silicon exists only in diamond structure due to its tendency to form p π-p π bonds to itself

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Consider following statements: I: In diamond, each carbon atom is linked tetrahedrally to four other carbon atoms by sp3 bonds II: Graphite has planar hexagonal layers of carbon atoms held together by weak van der Waals forces Ill: Silicon exists only in diamond structure due to its tendency to form p π-p π bonds to itself (A) Only I and II are correct (B) Only I is correct (C) Only II and III are correct (D) All are correct statement

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Correct answer is (d) All are correct statement

Only $I$ and $II$ are correct

Only $I$ is correct

Only $II$ and $III$ are correct

All are correct statement

Correct answer is (d) All are correct statement