MCQ
Indicate the nature of bonding in diamond
  • Covalent
  • B
    Ionic
  • C
    Coordinate
  • D
    Hydrogen

Answer

Correct option: A.
Covalent
a
Diamond is organised in a giant lattice structure with strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms. Each carbon atom forms $4$ bonds. Therefore it has a rigid structure, and cannot conduct electricity due to the lack of free electrons.

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