Which of the following statements is/are true about the structure of fullerene (Buckminster fullerene)?

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It has a shape like a rugby ball.

All the carbon atoms undergo ${sp}^{2}$ hybridization.

The remaining fourth electron at each carbon is delocalized in molecular orbitals, which in turn gives aromatic character to the molecule.

It contains both single and double bonds and has two C-C distances of 143.5 pm and 138.3 pm respectively.

answer is A, B, D.

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Detailed Solution

Fullerene of the buck minster kind has the chemical formula $C_{60}$ . With twenty hexagons and twelve pentagons fused together, it creates a cage-like structure that resembles a soccer ball. ${Sp}^{2}$ hybridization is performed on all carbon atoms.
With two $C - C$ distances of 143.5 pm and 138.3 pm, it possesses both single and double bonds.
Like a rugby ball, it is shaped.

Hence, option A, B and D are correct

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