AIIMS2012Chemistry-Allotropes
AIIMS 2012 Chemistry Carbon Allotropes Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
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
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In diamond, C-atoms are sp3 hybridized while in graphite, they are sp2 hybridized.
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