C-C bond length within the graphite layer is

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lesser than C-C double bond length in C₆₀ fullerene

greater than C-C single bond length in C₆₀ fullerene

lesser than C-C bond length in diamond

equal to C-C double bond length in C₆₀ fullerene

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

C-C bond length in diamond = 154 pm

C-C bond length within layer in graphite = 141.5 pm

C-C single bond length in fullerene = 143.5 pm

C=C bond length in fullerene = 138.3 pm

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