Question

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

• A. $sp$-hybridized
• B. $s{p}^2$-hybridized
• C. $s{p}^3$-hybridized
• D. not hybridized

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

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