Fragments of a Linear Allotrope of Carbon Were First Prepared

question 76

Multiple Choice

Fragments of a linear allotrope of carbon were first prepared and characterized in 1998.Would you expect this form of carbon to conduct electricity?

• A)No, the linear carbon chains would have no free electrons for carrying electricity.
• B)Yes, this allotrope would be ionic and would therefore conduct electricity.
• C)No, linear carbon chains would easily break under any electrical potential difference.
• D)Yes, electrons can move through the delocalized pi network.
• E)No, only metals conduct electricity.

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