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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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What is the common name for C₆₀?
Options
A Diamond
B Carbon nanotube
C Graphite
D Buckminsterfullerene
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

C₆₀ is named buckminsterfullerene after Buckminster Fuller, the architect who designed geodesic domes, because the molecule has a similar soccer-ball shape.

Hint

Soccer ball shape.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 743 of 1999
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