Q15 / 75 · JEE Main 2020 (09 Jan Shift 2) · Chemistry

The number of $s p^{2}$ hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is:

A
$24$
B
$6$
Correct answer
C
$18$
D
$12$

Solution

In benzene total six

{sp}^{2}

hybrid carbon atoms are present .Each carbon atom has

3 {sp}^{2}

hybrid orbitals. Therefore total

{sp}^{2}

hybrid orbitals are 18 in benzene.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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