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Carbon atoms in diamond show

A

`sp^(2)` hybridization

B

`sp^(3)d` hybridization

C

`sp^(3)` hybridization

D

`dsp^(2)` hybridization

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The correct Answer is:
C
Carbon atoms in dimond show `sp^(3)` hybridisation and each carbon forms four sigma bonds to give a three dimensional tetrahedral rigid network structure.
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