Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding $C_{60}$ fullerene?

• A. It contains 12 six membered ring and 20 five membered ring.
• B. It contains 20 six membered ring and 12 five membered rings
• C. It consists of 25 six membered and 12 five membered rings.
• D. It consists of 12 six membered and 25 five membered rings

Answer 1

The correct option is B It contains 20 six membered ring and 12 five membered rings

Fullerene has 60 carbon atoms arranged as 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons.