The number of pentagons in C 60 and trigons (triangles) in white phosphorus, are;

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The number of pentagons in

C_{60}

and trigons (triangles) in white phosphorus, are;

Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Apr Shift 2)

Options:

A $12$ and $3$
B $20$ and $4$
C $20$ and $3$
D $12$ and $4$

Solution:

1569 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is:

12

and

4

C_{60}

is a molecule that consists of

60 - C

atoms, arranged as

12

pentagons and

20

hexagons.

It has

4

trigons.

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