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Q.

Which of the following about fullerene (C60) is correct

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a

all carbon atoms are sp3  hydridized

b

it is aromatic

c

in fullerene the five membered rings and six membered rings are in the ratio 1 : 2

d

a five membered ring may be fused either with another five membered ring (or) six membered ring

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

  • The carbon atoms in fullerene (C60) are undergoes sp2 hybridization.
  • fullerene looks like a soccer ball and contains 20 six membered rings and 12 five membered rings of carbon atoms. 
  • Six membered rings are fused with both six membered as well as five membered rings while five membered rings are attached only with six membered rings.
  • fullerene (C60) is aromatic
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