Why does diamond not conduct electricity while graphite does?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) All the electrons in diamond are involved in bonding
2. (B) Diamond has layers that slide and conduct
3. (C) Amorphous carbon has delocalised electrons
4. (D) The fullerene cages contain mobile electrons (cage)

Verified Answer

Option (A): All the electrons in diamond are involved in bonding

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