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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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What is the hybridization of carbon atoms in fullerenes like C₆₀?
Options
A sp² with some curvature (slightly pyramidalized)
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B sp only
C sp³ only
D sp³d
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbon atoms in fullerenes are primarily sp² hybridized but are slightly pyramidalized due to curvature, deviating from perfect planarity.

Hint

Curved graphene-like bonding.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 766 of 1999
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