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Give reasons for the following:
Diamond has high melting point.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Diamond's Structure**: - Diamond is a form of carbon where each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms. This arrangement creates a three-dimensional (3D) network structure. 2. **Hybridization of Carbon Atoms**: - In diamond, the carbon atoms undergo **sp³ hybridization**. This means that one s orbital and three p orbitals mix to form four equivalent sp³ hybrid orbitals. ...
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