Last updated at Dec. 13, 2024 by Teachoo
Answer
Diamond has a very compact structure wherein one carbon atom is covalently bonded with 4 other carbon atoms.
So, a lot of energy is required to break the bonds between them since covalent bonds are extremely strong.
Therefore, diamond has a very high melting point.
Why does diamond have the highest melting point? Answer Diamond has a very compact structure wherein one carbon atom is covalently bonded with 4 other carbon atoms. So, a lot of energy is required to break the bonds between them since covalent bonds are extremely strong. Therefore, diamond has a very high melting point.
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