Graphite is a soft solid lubricant extre...

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

A

Has molecules of variable molecular masses like polymer

B

Has carbon atom arranged in large plated of rings of strongly bonded carbon atoms with weak interplate bond

C

Is a non-crystalline substance

D

Is an allotropic form of diamond

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The correct Answer is:

B

Because of layer of structure.

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