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Due to the weak Van der Waals' forces and less distance between the layers, graphite:

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show lubricating property.

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has lusture.

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is hexagonal.

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is a good conductor of electricity.

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Solution

The correct option is B show lubricating property.
Because the layers are only weakly held together they can easily slip over one another.
Hence, graphite shows a lubricating property.

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