Question

Write the third crystalline form of carbon and its uses.

Answer 1

The third crystalline allotrope of carbon is fullerene.

The best-known fullerene is Buckminsterfullerene, which consists of 60 carbon atoms joined together in a series of 5 and 6 membered to form a spherical molecule resembling a soccer ball.

Its uses are in the field of–

(i) Cosmetics.

(ii) Medicines.

(iii) Lubricants.