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

When graphite is subjected to an electric arc in the presence of inert atmosphere, it gives

  1. A \(\mathrm{C}_{70}\) as main product and \(\mathrm{C}_{80}\) in small quantities
  2. B \(\mathrm{C}_{60}\) as main product and \(\mathrm{C}_{70}\) in small quantities
  3. C \(\mathrm{C}_{50}\) as main product and \(\mathrm{C}_{60}\) in small quantities
  4. D equal amounts of \(\mathrm{C}_{60}\) and \(\mathrm{C}_{70}\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{C}_{60}\) as main product and \(\mathrm{C}_{70}\) in small quantities

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Fullerenes are molecules with 60 carbon atom of which most common is \(\mathrm{C}_{60}\) while others with \(\mathrm{C}_{70}, \mathrm{C}_{76}, \mathrm{C}_{80}\) atoms. Fullerenes can be made in a carbon arc, where two graphite rods are placed with a small gap between them in an…