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QJEEM20Chff16: JEE Main 2020 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM20Chff16 Solution: The number of sp 2 hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is :

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

Multiple Choice Options

  • A 24
  • B 12
  • C 6
  • D 18

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Each carbon atom is sp2 hybrid

∴ 3 sp2 hybrid orbitals are formed by each carbon atom

Total sp2 orbitals = 6 × 3 = 18

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