The number of sp² hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is :

Question:

The number of sp² hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is :

 

  1. 24

  2. 6

  3. 12

  4. 18


Correct Option: , 4

Solution:

Each carbon atom is $\mathrm{sp}^{2}$ hybridized

Therefore each carbon has $3 \mathrm{sp}^{2}$ hybrid orbitals.

Hence total $\mathrm{sp}^{2}$ hybrid orbitals are 18 .

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