Fullerene is an allotrope of carbon. It is made up of cluster of 60 carbon atoms. These atoms are arranged in the form of hexagon and pentagon. There are 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons in one molecule of fullerene.

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Which of the following is an allotrope of carbon?

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Important Questions on Industrial Chemistry

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What are the allotropes of carbon?

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Which of the following is an example of amorphous allotropes of carbon?

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Graphite is a good conductor because

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Each carbon atom in a diamond is attached with four other carbon atoms through four covalent bonds. Hence, diamond is :

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Graphite is used in the manufacture of crucibles where a small quantity of metals can be melted. It is also used as electrodes. Which of the following properties of graphite is not exploited in these two given applications?

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A brief information about a few elements is given below:

$P$ : It is used in making electrodes.

$Q$ : It is required for combustion.

$R$ : It is used to preserve food.

$S$ : It is used as fungicide.

$P, Q, R$ and $S$ are respectively.

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What is fullerene?

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