Which statement is not correct about fullerene `C_(60)`?

Options

A. It contains 20 six membered rings and 12 five membered rings
B. All carbon atoms undergo `sp^(2)` hybridisation
C. A six membered ring is fused with six membered rings only
D. A five membered ring is fused with six membered ring only

Answer

C

Explanation

`C_(80)` (fullerence) looks like a soccer ball and contains 20 six membered rings and 12 five membered rings of carbon atoms . Six membered rings are fused with both six membered as well as five membered rings while five membered rings are attached only with six membered rings .