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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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Why is graphite a good conductor of electricity?
Options
A It contains metal impurities
B It has a high density
C It has sp hybridized carbon
D It has delocalized π electrons from sp² hybridized carbons that can move within layers
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Graphite has sp² hybridized carbons with one unhybridized p orbital per carbon, forming a delocalized π electron system that allows electrical conductivity within the layers.

Hint

Delocalized electrons between layers.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 738 of 1999
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