Q58 / 160 · JIPMER 2005 · Chemistry

The hardest substance is

  • A
    iron
  • B
    steel
  • Correct answer
    C
    diamond
  • D
    graphite

Solution

The hardest substance in the nature is diamond due to complex tetrahedral structure.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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