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The hybridisation of each carbon atom in graphite is

A $s p^{2}$
B $s p$
C $s p^{3}$
D $s p^{3} d$

Answer: A

Each carbon of graphite forms three sigma bonds in a planar hexagonal layer, so it is

s p^{2}

; the fourth electron is delocalised.

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