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Graphite is a soft solid lubricant extremely difficult to melt. The reason for this anomalous behaviour is that graphite

A

is an allotropic form of diamond

B

has molecules of variable molecular masses like polymers

C

has carbon atoms arranged in large plates of rings os strongely bound carbon atoms with weak interplate bonds

D

is a non-crystalline substance

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(c ) Graphite has carbon atoms arranged in large hexagonal layers with weak van der Waal's interactions between the layers.
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