Question

The number of $sp^2$ hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is :

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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$18$

Answer 2

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