Benzene, C₆H₆

CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Aromatic chemistry · Aromatic chemistry

Problem

Benzene, C₆H₆, has a planar ring with delocalized electrons. How many σ bonds and how many π bonds are present in one molecule of benzene? (a) 6 σ bonds and 3 π bonds6\ \sigma\text{ bonds and }3\ \pi\text{ bonds} (b) 18 σ bonds and 3 π bonds18\ \sigma\text{ bonds and }3\ \pi\text{ bonds} (c) 12 σ bonds and 3 π bonds12\ \sigma\text{ bonds and }3\ \pi\text{ bonds} (d) 12 σ bonds and 6 π bonds12\ \sigma\text{ bonds and }6\ \pi\text{ bonds}

Related theory

Browse the problem library