MCQ
The number of $sp^2$ hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is
- A$24$
- B$6$
- C$12$
- ✓$18$
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
$18$
d
Each carbon atom is $sp^{2}$ hybridized Therefore each carbon has $3 sp^{2}$ hybrid orbitals. Hence total $\mathrm{sp}^{2}$ hybrid orbitals are $18 .$
Each carbon atom is $sp^{2}$ hybridized Therefore each carbon has $3 sp^{2}$ hybrid orbitals. Hence total $\mathrm{sp}^{2}$ hybrid orbitals are $18 .$
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