What is primarily responsible for the hardness of diamond?

Hydrogen bonding

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Ionic bonding

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Network bonding

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

London dispersion force

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Metallic bonding

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Network bonding
Network bonding is primarily responsible for the hardness of diamond. Carbon atoms bond to form tetrahedral network of covalent bonds. Diamonds have no natural breaking points and are hence, very difficult to break.

Suggest Corrections