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In a diamond, each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms tetrahedrally. Alternate tetrahedral voids are occupied by carbon atoms. The number of carbon atoms per unit cell is:

A

4

B

6

C

8

D

12

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C
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Knowledge Check

  • In diamond, carbon atom is

    A
    sp hybrid
    B
    `sp^(2)` hybrid
    C
    `sp^(3)` hybrid
    D
    `sp^(3)d` hybrid
  • The carbon atom of the carbonyl group is :

    A
    sp hybridized
    B
    `sp^2` hybridized
    C
    ` sp^2` hybridized
    D
    `dsp^2` hybridized
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