Question

Benzene with molecular formula, C₆H₆, has

• A. 6 single bonds and 6 double bonds
• B. 9 single bonds and 3 double bonds
• C. 18 single bonds only
• D. 12 double bonds only

Answer 1

The correct option is B

9 single bonds and 3 double bonds

Benzene- C₆H₆ has alternate carbon-carbon single and double bonds with 9 single bonds and 3 double bonds as shown below.