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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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Which physical property is common to both graphite and fullerenes?
Options
A Both have a conjugated π-system
Correct Answer
B Both are extremely hard
C Both are colorless
D Both are electrical insulators
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Both graphite and fullerenes have sp² hybridized carbons with a conjugated π-system, which accounts for their electrical conductivity (graphite) and electron-accepting properties (fullerenes).

Hint

Delocalized electrons.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 774 of 1999
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