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The number of pentagonal rings in (Fullerene) is

Answer:
3
Solution:

The C₆₀ fullerene molecule, also known as Buckminsterfullerene, has a truncated icosahedron structure. This structure consists of 12 pentagonal rings and 20 hexagonal rings.

 

Therefore, the number of pentagonal rings in C₆₀ is 12.

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