Question

What is the number of σ-bonds and π-bonds in benzene?
(A) 6 σ and 3 π
(B) 6 σ and 1 π
(C) 8 σ and 3 π
(D) 12 σ and 3 π

Answer 1

In the structure of Benzene, there is a total of 6 C-atoms connected to 6 H-atoms.

Hence, the C-C are connected with a total of 6 sigma bonds and C-H are connected with other 6 sigma bonds.

Whereas there is a total of 3 C- -C pi bonds.

Hence, there is a total of 12 sigma bond and 3 pi bond in the structure of Benzene.