Question

The number of the resonating structures of benzene is

• A. One
• B. Two
• C. Three
• D. Four

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Two

The explanation for the correct option

(B) Two

Resonating structure

• The resonance structures (canonical structures or contributing structures) are hypothetical and individually do not represent any real molecule.

Resonating structure of benzene

• Benzene can be represented by the following two structures:-

The explanation for the incorrect option

The number of the resonating structures of benzene is two. Hence, the options (A), (C), and (D) are incorrect.

Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.