Question

carbon atom in diamond has which type of configuration ? ​

Answer 1

Each carbon atom in diamond is connected to four other carbon atoms, which gives it a rigid three-dimensional structure

Answer 2

The carbon atom in diamond has a tetrahedral type of configuration.

• The carbon atoms in a diamond are arranged in a tetrahedral structure which consists of 5 carbon atoms.
• The tetrahedral structure makes the diamond the strongest substance in the world.
• Each carbon atom is attached to 4 more carbon atoms which are situated 1.544 x $10^-^1^0$ meter away.
• The bond angle of three carbon atoms is 109.5 degrees.
• The tetrahedral structure is also symmetrical.