Biphenyl (C H ) consists of two benzene rings joined by a single C–C bond at the…

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

Biphenyl (C12_{12}H10_{10}) consists of two benzene rings joined by a single C–C bond at the 1-positions of each ring. Each ring is fully conjugated as in benzene. Determine the total number of σ bonds and the total number of π bonds in one molecule of biphenyl, and identify which bond in the molecule can undergo free rotation at room temperature.

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