Question

The number of six membered and five membered rings in Buckminster Fullerence respectively is

• A. 20, 12
• B. 12, 20
• C. 14, 18
• D. 14, 11

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In Buckminsterfullerene (C₆₀), there are 12 five-membered rings and 20 six-membered rings. The structure of Buckminsterfullerene consists of a truncated icosahedron, which has 12 pentagonal and 20 hexagonal faces. This arrangement resembles a soccer ball.

• Each of the 12 pentagonal rings consists of 5 carbon atoms, and they are surrounded by hexagonal rings.
• The 20 hexagonal rings are made up of 6 carbon atoms each.

The correct answer is (A) : 20, 12.