66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020

Number of sigma and pi bonds in benzene are:

a3, 3
b3, 6
c12, 3✓ Correct
d12, 6
eNone of the above / More than one of the above

Explanation

Benzene is a hydrocarbon with the formula C₆H₆. It contains six carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms. Each carbon atom is bonded to one hydrogen atom by a single bond and to two neighboring carbon atoms. The fourth valency of carbon is considered to be involved in a double-bond arrangement. Hence, benzene has twelve sigma bonds and three pi bonds. B. Alcohol

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