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Which of the following best describes the bonding in graphene?

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practice

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Structure and bonding of carbon

Question

Each carbon atom forms three covalent bonds

In graphene, each carbon atom forms three covalent bonds with other carbon atoms, resulting in a planar structure with delocalised electrons.

Misunderstanding Graphene's Conductivity

Students often state that graphene conducts electricity because it has a high number of carbon atoms.

Students should explain that graphene conducts electricity due to the presence of delocalised electrons that can move freely within its structure.

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