The bond between carbon atoms in graphite is called __________.

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Covalent bond: A covalent bond is formed by equal sharing of electrons from both the participating atoms.
The pair of electrons participating in this type of bonding is called shared pair or bonding pair.
The covalent bonds are also termed as molecular bonds.
Sharing of bonding pairs will ensure that the atoms achieve stability in their outer shell which is similar to the atoms of noble gases.
In graphite, 3 $Carbon (C) - Carbon (C)$ covalent bonds are present.
Thus, The bond between carbon atoms in graphite is called covalent bond.

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