Which allotrope of carbon conducts electricity?a)Graphiteb)Diamondc)Fu...
Graphite conducts electricity, due to delocalization of the pi bond electrons above and below the planes of the carbon atoms. These electrons are free to move, so are able to conduct electricity. However, the electricity is only conducted along the plane of the layers.
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Which allotrope of carbon conducts electricity?a)Graphiteb)Diamondc)Fu...
Graphite is an interesting material, an allotrope of carbon (as is diamond). It displays properties of both metals, and nonmetals. However, like a metal, graphite is a very good conductor of electricity due to the mobility of the electrons in its outer valence shells.
So option A is the correct answer.
Which allotrope of carbon conducts electricity?a)Graphiteb)Diamondc)Fu...
In graphite, each carbon atom is covalently bonded to three other carbon atoms. since only three valence electrons of each carbon are involved in bond formation. The fourth electron of each carbon is 'free' to move and hence graphite conducts electricity. while in diamond all the valence carbon atoms are involved in bond formation.so, it does not conduct electricity.
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