JEE Main Chemistry question

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Graphite is a [RPET 2010]

(A)Molecular solid
(B)Covalent solidCorrect
(C)Ionic solid
(D)Metallic solid

Answer: (B)

Solution

In graphite, carbon atoms are covalently bonded in a network of fused hexagonal rings within each layer, so it is classified as a covalent (network) solid even though adjacent layers are held together by weak van der Waals forces. It is not

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