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Graphite is used as a lubricant because ____.
Unit-1 Nature of Science in Chemistry
A it is a metal
B its layers can slide over one another easily
C it is very hard
D it reacts with air
Explanation

In graphite, carbon layers are held by weak forces and slide over each other, making it slippery.

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