The number of valence electrons in a graphite atom is :

(a) 2

(b) 4

(c) 3

(d) 5

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Solution

(b) 4
Graphite is an allotrope of carbon. It is made up of all C atoms. The atomic number of carbon is 6; so, the number of valence electrons is 4.

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