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Q.

Statement-1: A molecule of Buckminster fullerene exhibits aromatic character. 

Statement-2: All the carbon atoms undergo sp2 hybridization. Each carbon atom forms three sigma bonds with other three carbon atoms. The remaining electrons at each carbon is delocalized in molecular orbitals

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a

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.

b

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 Is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.

c

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False

d

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

A molecule of Buckminster fullerene exhibits aromatic character. Because a fullerene has three sp2 hybridized carbon atoms that are joined together by bonds. 

In the system, the fourth electron is delocalized. Antiaromatic are the five membered rings, whereas aromatic are the six membered rings.

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