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What is the primary difference in bonding within the layers of graphite compared to the bonding in diamond?.
- A.Graphite has ionic bonds, while diamond has covalent bonds.
- B.Each carbon in graphite forms three covalent bonds, while in diamond, each carbon forms four.
- C.Graphite has metallic bonds, while diamond has covalent bonds.
- D.Diamond has weak intermolecular forces, while graphite has strong covalent bonds.
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