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In graphite, each C atom is...

In graphite, each `C` atom is

A

`sp^(2)`-hybridized and the `pi` bond order of each `C-C` bond is `3//2`

B

`sp^(3)`-hybridized and the `pi` bond order of each `C-C` bond is `1`

C

`sp^(2)`-hybridized and the `pi` bond order of each `C-C` bond is `1//3`

D

`sp`-hybridized and the `pi` bond order of each `C-C` bond is `1//2`

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C
In graphite, each `C` atom is `sp^(2)` - hybridized and is linked to three other `C` atoms forming hexagonal rings. Only three of the valence electrons of each `C` atom are involved in forming `sigma` bonds (using `sp^(2)` hybrid orbitals). The fourth electron forms a `pi` bond. Since out of three `C - C` bonds around any `C` atom of graphite, one of the bonds contains a `pi` bond, the `pi` bonds order is `(1)/(3)`.
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