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Which statement is not correct about fullerene `C_(60)`?A. It contains 20 six membered rings and 12 five membered ringsB. All carbon atoms undergo `sp^(2)` hybridisationC. A six membered ring is fused with six membered rings onlyD. A five membered ring is fused with six membered ring only

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`C_(80)` (fullerence) looks like a soccer ball and contains 20 six membered rings and 12 five membered rings of carbon atoms . Six membered rings are fused with both six membered as well as five membered rings while five membered rings are attached only with six membered rings .


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