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Crystalline Forms

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The statement not true about graphite is:

A

Graphite has planar hexagonal rings of carbon

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Graphite contains delocalized electrons

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C

Graphite cannot conduct electricity

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D

Graphite is used as lubricant

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Solution

The correct option is C
Graphite cannot conduct electricity

The three valence electrons of carbon take part in bond formation and fourth electron is free and mobile hence can conduct electricity.

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