Question

Give answers of the following statements.
a) an allotrope of carbon which has a two dimensional layered structure consisting of fused benzene rings.
b) an allotrope of carbon which looks like a soccer ball.
c) an allotrope of carbon which contains both single and double bonds.

Answer 1

Answer:

Ans-1. Graphite.

Ans-2. Buckminster fullerence.

Ans-3. Graphite.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answers:

• An allotrope of carbon which has a two dimensional layered structure consisting of fused benzene rings. : Graphite
• An allotrope of carbon which looks like a soccer ball. Buckminster Fullerence
• An allotrope of carbon which contains both single and double bonds. : Graphite

Explanation:

• Atoms are arranged in the hexagonal structure.
• It has cage like atomic structure in the form of benzene rings.
• It has the response of the basal plane of graphite towards an external field.