Question

Buckminster fullerence is
1) pure graphite
2) C-60
3) diamond
4) C-90​

Answer 1

Answer :

• Buckminsterfullerence is

★ C-60

Explanation :

• C-60 is formula of buckminsterfullerence .

• It is an allotrope of carbon along with graphite and diamond .

• Structure : Cage - like , fused - ring like

• Smalley discovered buckminsterfullerence and also got noble prize for it in 1996 .

• Moreover , Buckminsterfullerence do not conduct electricity .

• It is pure carbon organic compound .

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