Question

The number of $s{p}^2$ hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is :

• A. $12$
• B. $24$
• C. $6$
• D. $18$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Each carbon atom is $S{p}^2$hybridized
Therefore each carbon has 3 $S{p}^2$hybrid orbitals.
Hence total $S{p}^2$ hybrid orbitals are 18.