Question

Give the number of sigma bonds and pi bonds for benzene, c6h6.

Answer 1

There are 12 sigma bonds and 3 pi bonds in benzene

Step-by-step explanation:

• Molecular formula of benzene is
  `C_(6)H_(6)`.

• Here six carbon atoms are joined together through alternative single and double bond forming a six membered cyclic ring.

• Six hydrogen atoms are attached to six carbon atoms through a single bond.

• A single bond represents a sigma bond. A double bond consists of a sigma bond and a pi bond.
• In the Lewis structure of benzene, there are three C-C single bonds, three C=C double bonds and six C-H single bond.
• Hence there are 12 sigma bonds and 3 pi bonds in benzene
• Lewis structure of benzene is given below