Organic Chemistry
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Author: William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
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Chapter 1.5, Problem CQ
What best describes the C—C—C bond angles in C60?
- 1. They are exactly 120°.
- 2. They are a bit larger than 120°.
- 3. They are a bit smaller than 120°.
- 4. They are near 109.5°.
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