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Download Solution PDFThe material composed of C60 molecule that contains sixty carbon atoms in a network of sp2 bonding which forms a spherical structure, is known as
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Let us observe some definitions and facts of different carbon allotropes
Buckminsterfullerene-
- These are carbon allotropes that are arranged in shape particle .
- They contain 60 carbon atoms arranged in pentagons and hexagon geometry similar to soccer ball.
- In this structure all carbons are equivalent and each atom has sp2 bonding.
Haeckelite-
- These are 3 fold coordinated networks of carbon atoms which are generated by periodic arrangements of different polygons.
- These structures are only proposed theory and yet to be synthesised in laboratory
Carbon Nanocone-
- These are conical shaped structures that are predominantly made from carbon.they have the height and the base diameter of the equal magnitude.
- The cone apex angle of the nanocones are not arbitrary but preferred angles are approximately in the range 20°,40°and 60°.
Carbon Nanotube -
- These are cylindrical tubes like structure made up of carbon.
- The structure of an ideal single walled carbon nanotube is that like a regular hexagonal lattice structure drawn on a cylindrical surface,where the vertices indicates the position of carbon atoms.
let us observe the shape of buckminsterfullerene
containing 60 carbon atoms with sp2 bonding.
- also known as Bucky Balls
- it is most common naturally occurring fullerene
- it is insoluble in water
Therefore from given options only buckminsterfullerene satisfies the required statement.
Hence the correct option is 1
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