Graphite

A

A good conductor

B

`sp^(2)` hybridized

C

An amorphous solid

D

A convalent crystal

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The correct Answer is:
A, B, D
Graphite is a good conductor, `sp^(2)` hybridized, a covalent cystal and crystalline (not amosphous).
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