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Which one of the following allotropic form of carbon is isomorphous with crystallinesilicon?

Correct answer: D. Diamond

  • A. Graphite
  • B. Coal
  • C. Coke
  • D. Diamond

Explanation

Isomorphous refers to crystals having the same spatial arrangement of atoms, leading to similar shapes and properties.Both diamond and crystalline silicon have a three-dimensional tetrahedral structure, where each atom is bonded to four other atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement. This shared structure makes them isomorphous.

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