Fragments of a Linear Allotrope of Carbon Were First Prepared

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.