Question

Structure of different allotropes of carbon have been compared. Which represents incorrect comparison?

• A. Allotrope discovered $sp-$hybridized carbon
• B. Buckyball $sp-$hybridized carbon
• C. Graphite $s{p}^2-$hybridized carbon
• D. Diamond $s{p}^3-$hybridized carbon

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Buckyball $sp-$hybridized carbon

The structure of a closed carbon cage such as the Buckyball is called a fullerene. The carbon atoms are all bonded to three other carbon atoms. The carbon atoms are also $s{p}^2$ hybridized.

Diamond is $s{p}^3$ hybridized carbon.

Graphite is $s{p}^2$ hybridized carbon.

Hence, option B is incorrect because of buckyball is $s{p}^2$ hybridized