Q. Consider the following statements regarding Fullerenes (C60 molecules): - They were discovered in the 1980s.
- They are spherical molecules of carbon.
- Their discoverers received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
1, 2 and 3
Notes: Fullerenes (C60), discovered in 1985 by Kroto, Curl, and Smalley, are carbon molecules shaped like spheres, often described as resembling a soccer ball. This discovery contributed significantly to chemistry, and the scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996. Thus, all given statements are correct.