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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

Observe the following statements regarding \(\mathrm{C}_{60}\).
i. All carbons are \(s p^2\)-hybridised.
ii. It contains 12 rings of five carbons each and 20 rings of six carbons each.
iii. It is a non-aromatic compound.
iv. It is pure form of carbon.
v. \(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}\) bond lengths in it are 143.5 and \(138.3 \mathrm{pm}\).
vi. It is prepared by heating graphite in an electric arc in the presence of oxygen.
The correct statements are

  1. A i, ii, iii, iv, v
  2. B i, ii, iv, v only
  3. C i, ii, iv, vi only
  4. D i, ii, iii only
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(B) i, ii, iv, v only

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In \(\mathrm{C}_{60}\), all carbon atoms are \(s p^2\)-hybridised. It contains 12 rings of five carbon each and 20 rings of six carbon each. It is anti-aromatic with spherically surrounded by \(\pi\)-electrons. It is a pure form of carbon. \(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}\) bond length…