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Which outcome occurs when applying extreme pressure to fullerene C60?

A)Enhanced electron orbital hybridization occurs
B)Molecular rotational energy increases
C)Lattice vibrations intensify, melting the structure
D)Material oxidation rate dramatically increases

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Enhanced orbital hybridization takes place under pressure because high external pressure forces the electron orbitals to overlap more significantly enhancing electron interaction. Therefore, carbon atoms undergo a change in bonding, rather than increased vibration or changed oxidation because of pressure.

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