is an allotrope of carbon with a hexagonal arrangement of atoms.

Graphite

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Solution

The correct option is A Graphite
In graphite, each carbon atom is linked with three neighbouring carbon atoms forming a flat hexagonal arrangement. These hexagonal groupings of carbon atoms are arranged as layers of sheets piled on top of each other.
These sheets are held by weak forces of attraction known as van der Waals forces.

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