Question

Diamond is the hardest allotrope of carbon. Give reason.
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Answer 1

• Each carbon atom in a diamond is covalently bonded to four other carbons forming a tetrahedral structure. These tetrahedrons together form a 3-dimensional network of carbon rings. This stable network of covalent bonds and hexagonal rings makes diamond the hardest allotrope of carbon and also the hardest mineral.

Answer 2

Answer:

yes diamond is strongest because

Explanation:

carbon bonds present in diamond are closely attached to other carbon atoms such that they not break even at very high temperatures