Which elements can adopt the diamond cubic structure along with carbon?
ASilicon and germanium
BSodium and potassium
CCopper and silver
DIron and nickel
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Silicon and germanium
Silicon, germanium and tin share the tetrahedral diamond cubic arrangement with carbon.
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