Question

Which statement about graphite and diamond is correct?

• A. Diamond has a high melting point but graphite does not
• B. Graphite and diamond both conduct electricity
• C. Graphite and diamond both have giant structures
• D. Graphite is ionic and diamond is covalent

Answer 1

The correct option is C Graphite and diamond both have giant structures

Solution:- (C) Graphite and diamond both have the giant structure

Diamond and graphite are different forms of elemental carbon. They both have giant structures of carbon atoms, joined together by covalent bonds.

Each carbon atom is joined to three other carbon atoms by covalent bonds in graphite and 4 atoms in the case of a diamond.