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