Which allotropic form of carbon has been discovered few years back?
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Scientists in the United States has discovered a novel allotrope of carbon, Q-carbon.(2015)
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Buckminsterfullerene
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Buckmin Richard fuller discovered the carbon allotrope in the year 1985. He received many awards for this discovery and the allotrope was named after him. It has the formula of C 60. It has a ring structure.
There are 20 hexagon and 12 Pentagon’s in the above carbon. It has 1 pie bond and two single bonds. It has a bond at the edge of each polygon. It has a structure close to a soccer ball.
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