1)

What is the hybridization of carbon atoms in fullerene?


A) $sp ^{3}$

B) sp

C) $sp^{2}$

D) $dsp^{3}$

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

Fullerenes are the allotropes of carbon also called Buckminster fullerenes.

They are cage-like spheroidal  molecules with general formula , C2n (e.g.,  C60, C70 etc)

C60 or the buckyball consists of 60 C-atoms arranged in 20 six-membered and 12 five-membered rings of C- atoms giving it an appearance of a soccer ball.

Each C-atom in C60 is sp2 -hybridised forming $\sigma$-bonds with three other C-atoms. The fourth electron remains free and responsible for its conductivity.