JKPSC KAS 2024 · Question 89 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Buckyballs, also known as fullerenes, are fascinating carbon molecules that resemble soccer balls Statement-II: Fly Ash from thermal power plants contain buckyballs Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Science & Technology

ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
CStatement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrectCorrect
DStatement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Answer: C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

Explanation

Let's break down the two statements about buckyballs (fullerenes) and fly ash. Statement-I claims: "Buckyballs, also known as fullerenes, are fascinating carbon molecules that resemble soccer balls".

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