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Which of the following exist as covalent crystal in the solid state ?

  • Option 1)

    Iodine

  • Option 2)

    Silicon

  • Option 3)

    Sulphur

  • Option 4)

    Phosphorus

 

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In silicon, constituent particles are bonded together by covalent bonds, therefore, it exists as covalent crystal in the solid state.

 

Covalent solids -

Atoms are covalent bonded in continuous network throughout solid.

- wherein

Ex. Diamond, graphite, carborundum (CSi), BN

 

 


Option 1)

Iodine

This is incorrect

Option 2)

Silicon

This is correct

Option 3)

Sulphur

This is incorrect

Option 4)

Phosphorus

This is incorrect

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