Question

explain the difference between Diamond and graphite​

Answer 1

Answer:

The difference between diamond and carbon is given below.

Diamond Graphite

It has crystalline nature

It has layered structure

Each C is sp

3

hybridzed and forms 4 covalent bonds with neighboring C atoms.

Each C atom is sp

2

hybridized and forms 3 sigma bonds with 3 other C atoms. Fourth electron forms pi bond.

The geometry is tetrahedral.

The geometry is planar

C-C bond length is 154 pm

C-C bond length is 141.5 pm

It has rigid covalent boning which is difficult to break.

It is soft. Its layers can be separated easily.

It is an electrical insulator.

It is good conductor of electricity.

Answer 2

Answer:

Diamond:-

1. Diamond is an extremely hard material.
2. In the diamond crystal, each carbon atom is linked to four other carbon atoms at specific distances.
3. Diamond is a bad conductor of electricity.
4. It is used, as an ornament, to cut glass and drilling machines.

Graphite:-

1. Graphite is black, soft and smooth.
2. In graphite, six carbon atoms form a hexagonal and are at specific distances from each other. Within each layer every carbon atom has three other carbon atoms around it at equal distances.
3. Graphite is a good conductor of electricity.
4. It is used as lubricant.