what is fullerence? How is it different from the other two allotropes of carbon?
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A fullerene is an allotrope of carbon whose molecule consists of carbon atoms connected by single and double bonds so as to form a closed or partially closed mesh, with fused rings of five to seven atoms. The molecule may be a hollow sphere, ellipsoid, tube, or many other shapes and sizes.
A new family of carbon allotropes consisting of cluster of carbon atoms such as C32 , C50 , C60 , C70 , C84 etc. are called fullerenes. Fullerenes are made by heating of graphite in an electric arc in the presence of inert gases such as helium or argon. ... All the carbon atoms are equal and they undergo sp2 hybridisation.
A fullerene is an allotrope of carbon whose molecule consists of carbon atoms connected by single and double bonds so as to form a closed or partially closed mesh, with fused rings of five to seven atoms. The molecule may be a hollow sphere, ellipsoid, tube, or many other shapes and sizes.
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