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CHEMISTRY CH15 Carbon and its Compounds — Science STD 9 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceCHEMISTRY CH15 Carbon and its Compounds1 Mark
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Why is graphite softer than a diamond?
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Answer

The hexagonal layers in graphite are held together by weak Vander Waals forces of attraction.

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