Question

Differentiate between the structure of Diamond and Graphite with the help of diagram.​

Answer 1

Answer:

DIAMOND GRAPHITE

1) It has a crystalline structure. 1) It has a layered structure.

2) It is made up of tetrahedral units. 2) It has a planar geometry.

3) In diamond, each carbon atom is sp3 hybridized and is bonded to four other carbon atoms through a sigma bond. 3) In graphite, each carbon atom is sp2 hybridized and is bonded to three other carbon atoms through a sigma bond while the fourth electron forms a Π-bond.

4) The C-C bond length in the diamond is 154pm. 4) The C-C bond length in the graphite is 141.5pm..

5) It has a rigid covalent bond network which is difficult to break. 5) It is quite soft and its layers can be separated easily.

6) It acts as an

Answer 2

The difference in properties of diamond and graphite on the basis of their structures :-

Diamond :-

1) It has a crystalline structure.

2) It is made up of tetrahedral units.

Graphite :-

1) It has a layered structure.

2) It has a planar geometry