The number of sp2 hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is :
Solution
Each carbon atom is sp<sup>2</sup> hybrid
<br><br>$\therefore$ 3 sp<sup>2</sup> hybrid orbitals are formed by each
carbon atom
<br><br>Total sp<sup>2</sup> orbitals = 6 × 3 = 18
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Topic: Ionic and Covalent Bonding
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