Asked in PMC Practice Test 30 (2021) 2021Moderate

Benzene molecule contains which of the following?

Correct answer: C. Three double bonds

  • A. Three triple bonds
  • B. Two double bonds
  • C. Three double bonds
  • D. No multiband

Explanation

Option C is correct since benzene is a hydrocarbon composed of six carbons connected via a covalent bond, and exists in the form of a ring. It has three alternating double bonds which make the compound very stable.

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