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Which of the following statements is true about the structure of graphite?

Option: 1

It is made up of hexagonal rings of carbon atoms.


Option: 2

It is made up of sheets of carbon atoms arranged in a three-dimensional structure.


Option: 3

It is made up of sheets of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional structure.


Option: 4

It is made up of randomly arranged carbon atoms.


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Graphite has a layered structure, where each layer is made up of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice. These layers are only weakly bonded to each other, which allows them to slide past each other easily, making graphite soft and slippery.

 

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