Practice mode Chemical Bonding

What is the hybridisation of carbon atoms in graphite?

Correct answer C. sp²

Explanation

Each carbon in graphite bonds to three others in a flat hexagonal layer, using sp² orbitals. The remaining p electron is delocalised, which lets graphite conduct electricity. Diamond carbon is sp³.

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