Distinguishing between the structures of different allotropes of carbon like graphite and diamond is fundamental in chemistry and materials science.
Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2016 · Topic: Carbon and Its Various Forms (Graphite: Structure, properties, and uses (including electrical conductivity))
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Answer: D. Graphite has a tetrahedral structure
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