How Is Boron Nitride Related to Graphite

question 168

Multiple Choice

How is boron nitride related to graphite?

• A) It has the same melting point.
• B) Both are molecular solids.
• C) Both have octagonal planes of atoms.
• D) It is isoelectronic.
• E) There is no direct relationship.

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