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What gives aromatic character to the C60 molecule?
What gives aromatic character to the C60 molecule?
Options
- ADouble bonds between carbon atoms
- BTriple bonds between carbon atoms
- CDelocalized electrons in molecular orbitals
- DThe presence of inert gases during formation
Correct answer
C. Delocalized electrons in molecular orbitals
Step-by-step solution
The remaining electron at each carbon in a C60 molecule is delocalized in molecular orbitals, which gives aromatic character to the molecule.