NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Why is the name "Buckminsterfullerene" given to a form of carbon?
Options
- ABecause it is named after a famous architect
- BBecause it is found in geodesic domes
- CBecause it is a common name
- DBecause it is a systematic name
Correct answer
A. Because it is named after a famous architect
Step-by-step solution
"Buckminsterfullerene" is a common name given to a form of carbon due to its structural similarity to geodesic domes popularized by architect R. Buckminster Fuller.