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

Coal

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Graphite

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Diamond

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Solution

The correct option is B 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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Buckminsterfullerene is a spherical molecule in which 60 carbon atoms are arranged in interlocking hexagonal and pentagonal rings of carbon atoms.
(a) How many hexagons of carbon atoms are present in one molecule of buckminsterfullerene ?
(b) How many pentagons of carbon atoms are present in one molecule of buckminsterfullerene ?

Name the allotrope of carbon which has a hexagonal arrangement of atoms.

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