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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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Question

What shape does buckminsterfullerene (C₆₀) have?
Options
A Tetrahedral
B Soccer ball (truncated icosahedron)
Correct Answer
C Cylindrical
D Layered hexagonal plates
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

C₆₀ has a shape resembling a soccer ball, known as a truncated icosahedron, consisting of 60 carbon atoms arranged in pentagons and hexagons.

Hint

20 hexagons and 12 pentagons.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 744 of 1999
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