Question

Fullerene, an allotrope of carbon, has 60 carbon atoms joined together and no other element in it. There are various types of fullerenes. $C_{60},C_{70},C_{74}$ and $C_{78}$ are the members of the fullerene family. Identify the property due to which such large numbers of carbon atoms are joined together in this molecule :

• A. Isomerism
• B. Homologous
• C. Catenation
• D. Metamerism

Answer 1

The correct option is C Catenation

Catenation is a self-linking property which is maximum present in carbon, because of this property large number of carbon atoms joined together to form molecule.