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The hybridizations of carbon in graphite, diamond and C60 are respectively

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Memorize common structures and bonding types of carbon allotropes for hybridization questions.
Updated On: May 19, 2025
  • sp2, sp3, sp3
  • sp2, sp3, sp2
  • sp, sp2, sp3
  • sp, sp3, sp
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The Correct Option is B

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In graphite, each carbon is bonded to three others in a planar structure, indicating sp\textsuperscript{2} hybridization.
In diamond, each carbon is tetrahedrally bonded to four other carbons, representing sp\textsuperscript{3} hybridization.
In C60} (buckminsterfullerene), carbon atoms also form a structure using sp\textsuperscript{2} hybrid orbitals.
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