Question

what is the molecule C60 called? what type of shape does it have?

Answer 1

C60 is an allotrope of carbon known as Buckminster fullerene
its shape is of a Football

Its has pΠ-dΠ carbon carbon Bonds

It was created artificilaly !

Hopes this much is sufficient

Answer 2

Answer:

The molecule $C_{60}$ is called Fullerene.

Its shape is similar to that of a football.

Explanation:

• The molecule $C_{60}$ is made up of $12$ pentagons and $20$ hexagons, totaling $60$ carbon atoms.
• The form is identical to a football's: The pentagons are made of black leather, while the hexagons are made of white leather.
• Three of the leather patches meet at $60$ different locations.
• The $C_{60}$ molecule can be represented by placing a carbon atom at each of these locations.
• However, that model is wildly oversized: The $C_{60}$ molecule would be around the size of the planet if the soccer ball were the size of the $C_{60}$ molecule.

• The $C_{60}$ molecule's high degree of symmetry is its most notable characteristic.