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In graphite, carbon atoms are joined tog...

In graphite, carbon atoms are joined togather due to

A

Covalent bonding

B

van der waals forces

C

Metallic bonding

D

lonic bonding

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Graphite is `sp^(2)` hybridised and a covalent crystal.
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