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In graphite, bonding is____________?

Correct answer: D. Vander Waals and covalent

  • A. covalent
  • B. metallic
  • C. Vander Waals
  • D. Vander Waals and covalent

Explanation

Carbon atoms within each graphite sheet are joined by strong covalent bonds, while adjacent sheets are held together by weak van der Waals forces. Hence graphite has both types of bonding.

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