Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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Chapter 12, Problem 26PS
The structure of graphite is given in Figure 12.19.
- (a) What type of intermolecular forces exist between the layers of six-member carbon rings?
- (b) Account for the lubricating ability of graphite. That is, why does graphite feel slippery? Why does pencil lead (which is really graphite in day) leave black marks on paper?
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