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

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Which of the following is a property of fullerenes?
Options
A They are good electron acceptors and soluble in organic solvents
Correct Answer
B They are hard like diamond
C They are insoluble in all solvents
D They have no π system
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fullerenes are good electron acceptors, have a conjugated π-system, and are soluble in organic solvents (unlike graphite or diamond).

Hint

Soluble in toluene, etc.

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