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The number of sp2 hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is
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Options:
  • A 18
  • B 6
  • C 12
  • D 24
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 18
Benzene: C6H6
As in Benzene, Each carbon is sp2 Hybridized
Total number of carbon =6(sp2 Hybridized)
In one sp2 hybrid. number of orbitals = 3
Hence total Hybrid orbitals =6×3=18

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