In benzene, what is the hybridization on each carbon atom ?

s p^{2}

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s p^{3}

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s p^{3} d

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s p

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Solution

The correct option is A $s p^{2}$
In benzene, each Carbon atom has 3 $σ$ bonds and 1 $π$ bond. Since it has 3 $σ$ bonds, it has to be $s p^{2}$ hybridization.
Hence option A is the right answer.

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