In fullerenes, the graphene sheets are linked with
A)hexagonal rings
B)octagonal rings
C)trigonal rings
D)decagonal rings

Question

In fullerenes, the graphene sheets are linked with                  
A)hexagonal rings
B)octagonal rings
C)trigonal rings
D)decagonal rings

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Fullerenes are molecules of carbon, structured with hexagonal rings that are connected to form a closed mesh. These hexagonal rings are similar to the structure of graphene sheets, which are essentially a single layer of graphite.

In Fullerenes, the Graphene Sheets Are Linked with