Write difference between Graphite and Diamond in structure.

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answered Feb 25, 2023 by MohitJadhav (62.1k points)
selected Feb 27, 2023 by Harshishsingh

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Difference between Graphite and Diamond in structure.

DIAMOND	GRAPHITE
1) It has a crystalline structure.	1) It has a layered structure.
2) It is made up of tetrahedral units.	2) It has a planar geometry.
3) In diamond, each carbon atom is sp³ hybridized and is bonded to four other carbon atoms through a sigma bond.	3) In graphite, each carbon atom is sp² hybridized and is bonded to three other carbon atoms through a sigma bond while the fourth electron forms a II-bond.
4) The C-C bond length in the diamond is 154pm.	4) The C-C bond length in the graphite is 141.5pm.
5) It has a rigid covalent bond network which is difficult to break.	5) It is quite soft and its layers can be separated easily.
6) It acts as an electric insulator.	6) It is a good conductor of electricity.