Single Choice

The number of $$\displaystyle C-C$$ linkages in $$\displaystyle C_{60}$$ ( Fullerene ) is:

A90
Correct Answer
B95
C99
D100

Solution

C60 has 60 carbon atoms and 90 bonds, 60 of which are single bonds, and 30 of which are aromatic double bonds. It has 20 hexagonal structures and 12 pentagonal structures. The pentagonal structures contain the single bonds, and and the bridging bonds between pentagonal structures contain the double bonds.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

p - block Elements

The wrong statement about fullerene is:

p - block Elements

$${C}_{60}$$ an allotrope of carbon contains:

p - block Elements

The number of pentagons in $$C_{60}$$ and trigons (triangles) in white phosphorus, respectively, are:

p - block Elements

Identify the correct statements from the following : a) $$CO_2(g)$$ is used as refrigerant for ice-cream and frozen food. b) The structure of $$C_{60}$$ contains twelve six-carbon rings and twenty-five carbon rings. c) $$ZSM-5$$, a type of zeolite, is used to convert alcohol into gasoline. d) $$CO$$ is a colorless and odourless gas

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