In this type of questions, a statement of assertion is fol…

Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Assertion Reason Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 14, 2026

In this type of questions, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason

. Mark the correct choice as :

Assertion : Among the carbon allotropes, diamond is an insulator, whereas, graphite is a good conductor of electricity.
Reason : Hybridization of carbon in diamond and graphite are and , respectively.

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

If assertion is true but reason is false.

If both assertion and reason are false.

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Diamond is a bad conductor of electricity because of the non-availability of free electrons while graphite is a good conductor of electricity due to the fourth valence electron of each carbon which is free to move.

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