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Carbon and its Compounds — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceCarbon and its Compounds1 Mark
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Diamond is a covalent solid, yet has a high melting point. Why?
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Answer

Diamond has a 3D network involving strong C - C bond which are very difficult to break and,in turns has high melting point.

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