Compare the physical properties of two forms of carbon: diamond and graphite
1 answer:
<em>Diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon and have various differences in their physical properties.</em>
Explanation:
<u>Diamond:</u>
- It is crystalline in nature
- Each Each C is
hybridized and forms 4 covalent binds with neighboring C atoms
- The geometry is tetrahedral
- C-C bond length is 154 pm
- It has rigid covalent boning which is difficult to break.
- It acts as an electric insulator
<u>Graphite:</u>
- It has layered structure
- Each C atom is sp2 hybridized and forms 3 sigma bonds with 3 other C atoms. Fourth electron forms pi bond.
- The geometry is planar
- C-C bond length is 141.5 pm
- It is soft. Its layers can be separated easily
- It is good conductor of electricity.
This is the comparison of the physical properties of two forms of carbon: diamond and graphite
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Answer:
a). Coordination no. of = 6
b). Coordination no. of = 6
Explanation:
Coordination number is defined as number of donar atoms bonded to the central atom of the complex ion.
a). Coordination no. of = 6
en or ethylenediamine is a bidentate ligand.
In bidentate ligand, two atoms directly bonded to the central atom.
NH3 is a unidentate ligand.
So, coordination no.= No. of bidentate ligand x 2 + No. of unidentate ligand
=
b). Coordination no. of = 6
Ethylenediamine (en) is a bidentate ligand.
oxalate ion (ox) is also a bidentate ligand.
Cl is a unidentate ligand
So, coordination no.= No. of bidentate ligand x 2 + No. of unidentate ligand
=