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The carbon atoms in diamond are...

The carbon atoms in diamond are

A

`sp^(3)` -hybridized and are connected by double bonds

B

`sp^(2)` -hybridized and are connected by single bonds

C

`sp^(3)` -hybridized and are connected by single bonds

D

`sp^(2)` -hybridized and are connected by double bonds

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The correct Answer is:
C
In diamond, each `C` atom is `sp^(3)` -hydridized and is tetrahedrally linked to four neighboring `C` atoms through four strong `C - C (sp^(3) - sp^(3) , sigma)` bonds.
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