The number of hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is: | CGP Edu

Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure JEE Main 2020 Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

The number of hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is:

A

24

B

18

C

12

D

6

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In benzene total six hybrid carbon atoms are present. Each carbon atom has 3 hybrid orbitals. Therefore total hybrid orbitals are 18 in benzene.

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