Practice mode Chemical Bonding

How many sigma and pi bonds are present in a benzene molecule, C₆H₆ (Kekulé structure)?

Correct answer D. 12 sigma and 3 pi

Explanation

Benzene has six C–C sigma bonds and six C–H sigma bonds, making 12 sigma bonds, plus three pi bonds from the alternate double bonds.

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