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Which carbon allotrope is harder diamond or graphite Why? |
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Answer» Diamond is HARDER than graphite because each of its CARBON atoms form four covalent BONDS in a tetrahedral structure and also due to the PRESENCE of strong covalent bonds in it. ... The carbon atoms in graphite appear to bond with WEAKER intermolecular forces, allowing the layers to move over one another. |
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