The chemical bond in diamond is:

ionic

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metallic

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covalent

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electrovalent

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Solution

The correct option is C covalent
In diamond, carbon atoms are arranged in face-centered cubic crystal structure called diamond lattice. Diamond has superlative qualities, most of which originate from the strong covalent bonding between the carbon atoms.

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