The number of valence electrons in a graphite atom is: - Vidyadip

MCQ

The number of valence electrons in a graphite atom is:

A
$2$
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$4$
C
$3$
D
$5$

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Answer

Correct option: B.

$4$

Graphite is an allotrope of carbon. It is made up of all $C$ atoms.
The atomic number of carbon is $6.$
so, the number of valence electrons is $4.$

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