Q81 / 160 · JIPMER 2012 · Chemistry

Graphite is a

A
molecular solid
Correct answer
B
covalent solid
C
ionic solid
D
metallic solid

Solution

In graphite, the constituent particles are atoms and intermolecular force is covalent bonding. Thus, it is an example of covalent solid.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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