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Diamond and buckminsterfullerene C60\text{C}_{60}C60​ are both allotropes of carbon.

Diamond has a sublimation point of approximately 3900 K3900\text{ K}3900 K.

Buckminsterfullerene sublimates at a much lower temperature of approximately 800 K800\text{ K}800 K.

Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why the sublimation temperatures of diamond and buckminsterfullerene are so different.

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