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

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

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

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) In benzene total six s p^{2} hybrid carbon atoms are present. Each carbon atom has 3 s p^{2} hybrid orbitals. Therefore total s p^{2} hybrid orbitals are 18 in benzene.

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