Asked by Debasmith Chakravorty on Sep 27, 2024
In the molecular orbital representation of benzene, how many π molecular orbitals are present?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6
E) 8
π Molecular Orbitals
Molecular orbitals formed by the sideways overlap of p orbitals, contributing to the bonding in molecules with double or triple bonds.
- Understand the association between the principles of molecular orbital theory and the chemical behavior observed in aromatic compounds.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the association between the principles of molecular orbital theory and the chemical behavior observed in aromatic compounds.
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