Chapter 12, Problem 25QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The hybridization of the carbon atoms present in a single-walled nanotube is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The wrapping of graphene sheet around itself leads to the formation of cylinders with diameters on the scale of nanometres, which are called carbon nanotubes.

Single-walled nanotubes are stronger than multiple-walled ones.

Nanotubes are made up of carbon atoms only.