Graphite is an example of:

ionic solid

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covalent solid

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van der Waals solid

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metallic solid

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Solution

The correct option is B covalent solid
Graphite is a covalent solid that act as a good conductor of electricity and is soft. The carbon atoms of graphite are prescribed in different layers and are covalently bonded to three of its surrounding atoms in the same layer.

Hence option B is correct answer.

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