The number of single and double bonds present in a molecule of benzene (C₆H₆) respectively, are :
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Model Answer
Option D: 3 and 3 — Wait, that is incorrect. Benzene (C₆H₆) has an alternating structure with 3 single C–C bonds, 3 double C=C bonds, and 6 C–H single bonds, giving 9 single bonds and 3 double bonds.
Correct answer: B — 9 and 3
Source: Chapter 4, Section 4.2.2 (Chains, Branches and Rings)
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Explanation
- In benzene's ring: there are 3 C–C single bonds and 3 C=C double bonds.
- Each of the 6 carbon atoms also bonds to one hydrogen via a single bond → 6 C–H single bonds.
- Total single bonds = 3 (C–C) + 6 (C–H) = 9; double bonds = 3.
- Examiners expect you to count all single bonds (both C–C and C–H), not just the ring single bonds. Option D (3 and 3) is a common wrong answer if students ignore C–H bonds.