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Published on: August 13, 2026
Select the incorrect statement about fullerene.
A
It is a carbon allotrope consisting of spherical 
molecules with the shape of a soccer ball.
molecules with the shape of a soccer ball. B
It has 12 pentagonal and 10 hexagonal faces with each C-atom sp-hybridized.
C
It is a constituent of soot.
D
It contains 20 six-membered rings and 12 five membered rings.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
It contains 20 six-membered rings and 12 five-membered rings and each carbon is 
hybridized.
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