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The total number of overlapping $p$-orbitals present in cycloheptatrienyl cation is
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (06 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 4
  • B 5
  • C 6
  • D 7
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The correct answer is: 7
Cycloheptatrienyl cation


In this structure, seven $s p^2$ carbons aligned in a planar ring, this gives us $6 \pi$ electrons. $\pi$ bonds are formed from overlap of two adjacent parallel $p$ orbitals. So, there are total 7 overlapping $p$-orbitals.

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