JEE Main 2013 — Solid State Question with Solution
JEE Main 2013 (07 Apr)
Question
Which of the following exists as covalent crystals in the solid state ?
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Correct answer
DSilicon
Step-by-step explanation
Silicon is covalent or network solid.
Each Si atom is in sp3 hybridisation.
Sulphur (S8) – molecular solid.
Phosphorus (P4) – molecular solid.
Iodine (I2) – molecular solid.
Each Si atom is in sp3 hybridisation.
Sulphur (S8) – molecular solid.
Phosphorus (P4) – molecular solid.
Iodine (I2) – molecular solid.
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