Question

The statement which is false among the following is

• A. Silicon carbide has a three dimensional structure with each silicon and carbon atom being tetrahedrally surrounded by four atoms of the other kind
• B. Carbon can form C = S bond because C has the ability to form $\text{d}\pi -\text{d}\pi$ bond
• C. Boron nitride has structure similar to that of graphite
• D. Graphite conducts electricity because of the availability of delocalised $\pi$ electrons

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Carbon does not have d - orbitals to form $\text{d}\pi -\text{d}\pi$ bond.