Graphite and diamond are both made from carbon atoms. Why can graphite conduct electricity while diamond cannot?

The carbon atoms in diamond make four bonds The carbon atoms in graphite make three bonds Graphite has delocalised electrons which can move through the graphite to carry a charge Diamond does not have delocalised electrons

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