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Question

Fullerene with formula $C_{60}$ has a structure where every carbon atom is

A

$sp$ -hybridized

B

$sp^2$ -hybridized

C

$sp^3$ -hybridized

D

not hybridized

Answer

$sp^2$ -hybridized

Explanation

Solution

In fullerene with formula $C_{60}$ all the carbon atoms are equal and they undergo $sp^2$ hybridisation.