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The nature of bonding in graphite is :
The nature of bonding in graphite is :
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Solution
The correct option is A Covalent
In graphite, each carbon atom is covalently bonded to three other carbon atoms. Graphite contains layers of carbon atoms. The layers slide over each other easily because there are only weak forces between them, making graphite slippery.
In graphite, each carbon atom is covalently bonded to three other carbon atoms. Graphite contains layers of carbon atoms. The layers slide over each other easily because there are only weak forces between them, making graphite slippery.
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