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Q. How many $ \pi $ bonds are present in naphthalene?

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Solution:

In a double bond $(=)$ one $\sigma$ and one $\pi$ bond is present while in a single bond $(—)$ only $\sigma$ bond is present
The structure of the naphthalene is as
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In napthalene five double bonds are present, hence $5\pi$ bonds are present in napthalene