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Question 14

Diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon.

Which statement is correct about diamond and graphite?

A

Both diamond and graphite can conduct electricity because they have delocalised electrons.

B

In diamond, each carbon atom is covalently bonded to four other carbon atoms, whereas in graphite, each carbon atom is covalently bonded to three other carbon atoms.

C

Diamond has a giant covalent structure, whereas graphite is a simple covalent molecular substance.

D

Diamond is soft and slippery because its atoms can slide over each other easily.

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74 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Chemistry Bonding. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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