Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 4 - No. 50)
Why does graphite have a high melting point?
Because it has a giant covalent structure.
Because the intermolecular forces are strong.
Because it has delocalised electrons.
Because the layers can easily slide over each other.
Explanation
Graphite has a giant covalent structure and therefore a high melting point, though this is lower than diamond.
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