Question

The hybridisation of carbon atoms in diamond and graphite are respectively:

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D $s{p}^3,s{p}^2$

In diamond, carbon forms tetrahedron structure, so hybridization of C in diamond is $s{p}^3$.
Graphite is layered structure and each carbon has three sigma bonds and a pi bond, so hybridization of carbon in graphite is $s{p}^2$.