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Why does Graphite have delocalised atoms

Why does Graphite have delocalised atoms
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Original post by DJShaji
Why does Graphite have delocalised atoms


It only makes 3 bonds out of the 4 bonds that carbon has
Original post by DJShaji
Why does Graphite have delocalised atoms


Because each carbon in a layer is bonded to 3 others, hence there's an extra delocalised electron.
Reply 3
Graphite has delocalised electrons that are able to move around between the layers of graphite atoms. This enables graphite to conduct electricity.

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