Question

The INCORRECT statement regarding the structure of $C_{60}$ is:

• A. It contains 12 six-membered rings and 24 five-membered rings.
• B. Each carbon atom forms three sigma bonds.
• C. The five-membered rings are fused only to six-membered rings.
• D. The six-membered rings are fused to both six and five-membered rings.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It contains 12 six-membered rings and 24 five-membered rings.

It contains 12 five membered ring & 20 six membered rings.