Home
Class 9
CHEMISTRY
Asseration : Diamond is a good condutor...

Asseration : Diamond is a good condutor of heat.
Reason : In diamond each carbon atom is bonded strongly to four other carbon atoms.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation for A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
A
In diamond each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms and foroming rigid three -dimensional structure. Hence , it is a good conductor of heat.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • METALS AND NON-METALS

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise Level-2 Concept Application|24 Videos

  • METALS AND NON-METALS

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise Level-3 Concept Application|10 Videos

  • METALS AND NON-METALS

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise Level-3 Concept Application|10 Videos

  • CHEMICAL KINETICS AND CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise Level 3|10 Videos

  • NATURE OF MATTER

    PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise LEVEL 3|10 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

In ethane each carbon atom is bonded to

The carbon atoms in diamond are

PASSAGE-I : Diamond and graphite are two allotropic forms of carbon which are crystalline in nature. They differ physically but chemically they are similar. Diamond is the hardest crystalline form of carbon. In diamond each carbon atom is linked to four other carbon atoms by covalent bonds. In graphite, each carbon atom is linked to three other carbon atoms by covalent bond. Graphite is relatively soft and greasy. It is a good conductor or electricity. Which of the folowing types of forces bind together the carbon atoms in diamond?

PASSAGE-I : Diamond and graphite are two allotropic forms of carbon which are crystalline in nature. They differ physically but chemically they are similar. Diamond is the hardest crystalline form of carbon. In diamond each carbon atom is linked to four other carbon atoms by covalent bonds. In graphite, each carbon atom is linked to three other carbon atoms by covalent bond. Graphite is relatively soft and greasy. It is a good conductor or electricity. Which allotrope gives carbon dioxide on heating?

PASSAGE-I : Diamond and graphite are two allotropic forms of carbon which are crystalline in nature. They differ physically but chemically they are similar. Diamond is the hardest crystalline form of carbon. In diamond each carbon atom is linked to four other carbon atoms by covalent bonds. In graphite, each carbon atom is linked to three other carbon atoms by covalent bond. Graphite is relatively soft and greasy. It is a good conductor or electricity. Which of the following is a goos conductor of heat and electricity?

PASSAGE-I : Diamond and graphite are two allotropic forms of carbon which are crystalline in nature. They differ physically but chemically they are similar. Diamond is the hardest crystalline form of carbon. In diamond each carbon atom is linked to four other carbon atoms by covalent bonds. In graphite, each carbon atom is linked to three other carbon atoms by covalent bond. Graphite is relatively soft and greasy. It is a good conductor or electricity. Graphite is a good conductor of electricity because

Assertion (A) : Diamond is a good conductor of electricity Reason (R) : Diamond and graphite are two allotrope carbon and graphite is a good conductor of electricity

The carbon atoms in diamond are bonded to each other by

Conidier following statements : I : In diamond, each carbon atom is linked tetrahedrally to four other carbon atoms by sp_(3) bonds. II : Graphite has planer hexagonal layers of carbon atoms held together by weak vander Walls forces III : Silicon exists only in diamond structure due to its tendency to form p_(p)-p_(p) bonds to itself. In this :

PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION-METALS AND NON-METALS-Level-1 Concept Application
  1. Which of the following properties of diamond is not attributed ot its ...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. Which of the followin oxdies react to form slag in open hearth process...

    Text Solution

    |

  3. Which of the following negative radical is present in bleaching powder...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. Which of the following compositosn is used as a fertiliser ?

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Which of the following salt of calcium is used in the preparation of s...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. General metallurgical process are given below. Arrange them in correct...

    Text Solution

    |

  7. Reactions involved in the smelting of iron in the blast furnace are gi...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Different stages involved in the manufacture of hydrogen gas by Bosch ...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Different stages involved in the nitrogen cycle are given below. Arran...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. Epsom salt is

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Which of the following reactions takes place in the lower region of a...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. When ammonia reacts with excess chlorine it forms

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Water gas is a mixture of

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Which among the following is used in the manufacture of deodorant ?

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Which of the following compounds is used as the raw material for many ...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. Which among the following is widely used in the match industry ?

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Which of the following cannot be concentrated by froth flotation proce...

    Text Solution

    |

  18. Which of the follwoing changes takes place during the process of calci...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Asseration : Diamond is a good condutor of heat. Reason : In diamon...

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Asseration: Wrought iron is much more maleable than pig iron. Reason...

    Text Solution

    |