Molecules of which of the following has cage like structure 1 Diamond 2 Graphite 3 Fullerenes Select...........

General Science (NDA) Chemistry

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Molecules of which of the following has cage like structure?

1. Diamond

2. Graphite

3. Fullerenes

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

All of these

2 and 3

Only 2

Only 3

Explanation:

Fullerenes are molecules of carbon atoms. Fullerenes that have a cylindrical shape are called carbon center core. Their structures are based on hexagonal rings of carbon atoms joined by convlent bonds. Some fullerenes include rings with five or seven carbon atoms.