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What is Buckminsterfullerene commonly known as?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Structure and bonding of carbon
Question
- A. C60
- B. Graphene
- C. Diamond
- D. Graphite
Answer
C60
Explanation
Buckminsterfullerene is specifically identified as C60, which is a spherical fullerene.
Common mistake
Misidentifying Fullerene Structure
Students often confuse Buckminsterfullerene, C60, with other fullerene structures and fail to identify it as spherical.
To fix this, students should focus on the specific characteristics of Buckminsterfullerene, including its spherical shape and the fact that it consists of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a pattern of hexagons and pentagons.
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