The structure of graphite is______
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Hexagonal arrangement of carbon atoms!
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Graphite has a layered structure that consists of rings of six carbon atoms arranged in widely spaced horizontal sheets. Graphite thus crystallizes in the hexagonal system, in contrast to the same element crystallizing in the octahedral or tetrahedral system as diamond.
Electron configuration: 2-8-18-32-18-2 or (Xe)4f 145d106s2
Valence: 1, 2
Melting point: −38.83 °C (−37.89 °F)
Boiling point: 356.62 °C (673.91 °F)
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