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

It contains 12 six membered ring and 20 five membered ring.

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It contains 20 six membered ring and 12 five membered rings

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It consists of 25 six membered and 12 five membered rings.

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It consists of 12 six membered and 25 five membered rings

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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.

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