Among the following carbon allotropes, the one with discrete molecular structure is · ABC26IN0472
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Element – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
Among the following carbon allotropes, the one with discrete molecular structure is
(a)Diamond
(b)$\alpha$-Graphite
(c)$\beta$-Graphite
(d)Fullerene
Answer
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Explanation
Diamond and graphite are giant covalent lattices; fullerene (C₆₀) consists of discrete molecules.
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