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Diamond does not conduct electricity.

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True

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Solution

The correct option is A

True


Each carbon atom in diamond is linked to four other carbon atoms in a tetrahedral geometry leaving no free electrons for the conduction of electricity. Hence, diamond does not conduct electricity.


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