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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following statements about benzene is correct?
Options
A All of the carbon atoms are sp3 hybridized.
B It has no delocalized electrons.
C The carbon-carbon bond length is longer than that of ethane.
D It is a planar molecule.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Benzene is a planar molecule. The carbon atoms are sp2 hybridized (not sp3), it has delocalized electrons, and the C-C bond length (1.39 Å) is shorter than the C-C single bond in ethane (1.54 Å).

Hint

Is benzene planar or nonplanar?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1635 of 1999
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