Question
Give reasons:
Graphite is used as lubricant.
Graphite is used as lubricant.
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Answer
Graphite has layered structure which are held by weak van der Waals forces. Thus, graphite cleaves easily between the layers, therefore it is very soft and slippery. That’s why it is used as lubricant.
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