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Is it true that diamonds do not conduct electricity?


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a

True

b

False 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is true.
Each carbon atom in a diamond is linked to the four other carbon atoms in a tetrahedral geometry leaving no more free electrons for the conduction of electricity. So it does not conduct electricity. Blue diamonds, which are semiconductors, are good electrical insulators.
 
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