Question

Hybridisation of graphite

Answer 1

Explanation:

Graphite has an sp2 type of hybridization. The general electronic configuration of carbon is 1s2, 2s2, 2p2, where four valence electrons are spread in the s and p orbitals. During hybridization, the s orbital combines with the p orbitals to form sp2 hybridization.

Answer 2

Answer:

Graphite has an sp2 type of hybridization. The general electronic configuration of carbon is 1s2, 2s2, 2p2, where four valence electrons are spread in the s and p orbitals. During hybridization, the s orbital combines with the p orbitals to form sp2 hybridization. Each carbon atom will form covalent bonds with three other carbon atoms in graphite. The hybridized carbon atoms are arranged in various layers where they are arranged in a hexagonal arrangement. However, the layers have weak forces between them and this gives graphite different properties.