Question

Each C-atom in diamond is - hybridized

• A. $sp$
• B. $s{p}^2$
• C. $s{p}^3$
• D. $s{p}^{3}d$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$s{p}^3$

Have you seen a diamond?

Can you predict its structure?

Each C-atom is $s{p}^3$ hybridsed. C-C bond distance in diamond is 154 pm, which is a normal distance of C-C covalent bond. As diamond consists of a number of tetrahedral units, it is a giant molecule. Also since each C-atom form four covalent bonds, it produces a repetitive three-dimensional structure using only covalent bonds.