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

Buckminister fullerene contains the following \(X\) number of six and \(Y\) number of five member rings. What is the value of \(X\) and \(Y\) ?

  1. A \(X=10, Y=12\)
  2. B \(X=15, Y=15\)
  3. C \(X=20, Y=12\)
  4. D \(X=10, Y=20\)
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(C) \(X=20, Y=12\)

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Buckminister fullerene is a type of fullerene with formula \(\mathrm{C}_{60}\). It has a cage like fused sings that resembles a soccer ball. Buckminister fullerene contain even number of carbon atoms with 12-(twelve) five membered rings and 20 six membered rings, i.e.…
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