Question

The ratio of $\sigma$ and $\pi$ bonds in benzene is

• A. 2
• B. 4
• C. 6
• D. 8

Answer 1

The correct option is B 4

In benzene, there are $6(C-C)\sigma -bonds$ and $6(C-H)\sigma -bonds$.
Totally benzene has 12 $\sigma -bonds$.
In benzene, there are $3(C-C)\pi -bonds$
Ratio of $\sigma$ and $\pi$ bond is
$\frac{\sigma -bond}{\pi -bond}=\frac{12}{3}=4$

Hence the correct option is (b).