Question

Identify the type of conjugation in the benzene molecule.

• A. $\pi$ bond - $\pi$ bond
• B. $\pi$ bond - vacant orbital
• C. $\pi$ bond - unshared pair of electron
• D. $\pi$ bond - free radical

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\pi$ bond - $\pi$ bond

Benzene molecule has 3 $\pi$ bonds which are in conjugation with each other. Therefore, it will show $\pi$ bond - $\pi$ bond type of conjugation.