Question

In benzene, each carbon atom undergoes

• A. $sp$-hybridization
• B. $sp^2$-hybridization
• C. $sp^3$-hybridization
• D. $dsp^2$-hybridization

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Hydrogen atoms $\left(1 s^{1}\right)$ and carbon atoms $\left(1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p_{x}^{1} 2 p_{y}^{1}\right)$ are present in benzene molecule. Each carbon atom uses the sp2 hybrids to form sigma bonds with two other carbons and one hydrogen atom