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Why alkali metal form colored interstitial compound with graphite?

Option: 1

Due to free electrons of metal ions


Option: 2

Due to metal clusters in these compounds.


Option: 3

Due to alternate layer of carbon and metal ions.


Option: 4

Due to variable composition of metal ions.


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The metal ions are intercalated between the layers of graphite and the electrons are free to move in the lattice that leads to color in these complexes.

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