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Bonding present between the carbon atoms in graphite is

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metallic

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ionic

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covalent

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van der Waal's forces

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Solution

The correct option is C covalent
In graphite, 3 carbon-carbon covalent bonds are present and fourth electron forms layer by vander waals forces.

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