Question detail
What is the significance of the hollow structure of fullerenes?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Structure and bonding of carbon
Question
- A. It allows them to be used as insulators.
- B. It contributes to their strength and lightweight properties.
- C. It makes them chemically inert.
- D. It prevents them from forming bonds with other molecules.
Answer
The correct option is It contributes to their strength and lightweight properties.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe fullerenes as hollow molecules made from carbon atoms in the subtopic Graphene and fullerenes.
Explanation
The correct option is It contributes to their strength and lightweight properties.. It contributes to their strength and lightweight properties. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe fullerenes as hollow molecules made from carbon atoms. This belongs to the subtopic Graphene and fullerenes within Structure and bonding of carbon, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Graphene and fullerenes.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Fullerenes
Students often describe fullerenes as solid structures instead of hollow molecules.
Remember that fullerenes are defined as hollow molecules made from carbon atoms, which distinguishes them from solid carbon structures like diamond.
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