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What is the hybridization of carbon in Diamond?
Asp
Bsp2
Csp3
Ddsp2
✓ Correct Answer: C — sp3
In diamond, each carbon is covalently bonded to four others in a tetrahedral shape, requiring sp3 hybridization.
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