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The crystal lattice of the inorganic lubricants has a ___________ forming thin parallel planes.(a) octagonal rings(b) hexagonal rings(c) pentagonal rings(d) trigonal ringsI got this question in exam.Origin of the question is Classification of Lubricants in portion Lubricants of Applied Chemistry

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Right answer is (b) hexagonal RINGS

Easiest EXPLANATION: The crystal lattice structure of the inorganic lubricants has hexagonal rings forming THIN PARALLEL planes. WITHIN the plane each atom is strongly bonded with covalent bonds. Each plane is bonded by weak vaanderwal forces.



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