Question

The hybridization of carbon in diamond, graphite and fullerene is respectively:

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

Answer 1

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

In diamond, carbon atoms are arranged in a tetrahedral arrangement. So, it has a $s{p}^3$ hybridization.
The structure of graphite is planar and the carbon atoms are $s{p}^2$ hybridised.
In Fullerene, carbon atoms are $s{p}^2$ hybridised.