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Diamond is very hard because

1. it is a covalent solid
2. it has large cohesive energy
3. high melting point
4. insoluble in all solvents

Correct answer: it has large cohesive energy

Solution

Diamond is very hard due to its large cohesive energy, which arises from the strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms in its tetrahedral structure.

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