Question

Which statement about the bonding between carbon atoms is correct?

• A. In Ceo fullerene each carbon atom is covalently bonded to three other carbon atoms
• B. In Ceo fullerene each carbon atom is covalently bonded to four other carbon atoms
• C. In graphite each carbon atom is covalently bonded to four other carbon atoms
• D. In graphite each carbon atom forms a double covalent bond with three other carbon atoms

Hint:

Fullerenes like C$_{60}$ have sp$^2$ hybridized carbon atoms forming 3 bonds each.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In C$_{60}$ fullerene (buckminsterfullerene), each carbon is sp$^2$ hybridized and bonded to three other carbon atoms in a spherical structure.