Which of the following types of forces bind together the carbon atoms in diamond?

(a) Ionic

(b) Covalent

(c) Dipolar

(d) van der Waals

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The correct option is: (b) Covalent

Explanation:

In diamond each carbon atom is sp3 hybridized and thus forms covalent bonds with four other carbon atoms lying at the corners of a regular tetrahedron.

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