STANDARDChemistry-Carbon and its Compounds
STANDARD Chemistry Fullerenes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
C₆₀, an allotrope of carbon contains
A
18 hexagons and 14 pentagons
B
16 hexagons and 16 pentagons
C
20 hexagons and 12 pentagons
D
12 hexagons and 20 pentagons
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
C₆₀ fullerene contains 20 six-membered rings and 12 five-membered rings.
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