The number of s p 2 hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is:

The number of sp2 hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is:
  1. 24
  2. 6
  3. 18
  4. 12

Solution

In benzene total six sp2 hybrid carbon atoms are present .Each carbon atom has 3sp2 hybrid orbitals. Therefore total sp2 hybrid orbitals are 18 in benzene.

Asked in: JEE Main 2020 (09 Jan Shift 2)

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