The ratio of number of σ and π bonds in benzene is:
A
2
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B
6
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C
4
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D
8
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Solution
The correct option is C4 The structure of benzene is Total number of σ bonds are 12 ( 6 C−H and 6 C−C ) and Total number of π bonds (C=C,bonds) are 3. So, the ratio of number of sigma and pi bonds = σπ=123=4