Each molecule of Buckminsterfullerene contains ______.

hexagonal carbon rings

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Both A and B

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pentagonal carbon rings

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The correct option is B Both A and B
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Each molecule of Buckminsterfullerene contains ______.

The correct option is B Both A and B.

The correct option is B Both A and B
.