Give the number of sigma bonds and pi bonds for benzene,C₆H₆. A) 3 sigma bonds, 6 pi bonds B) 6 sigma bonds, 6 pi bonds C) 6 sigma bonds, 3 pi bonds D) 12 sigma bonds, 3 pi bonds E) 15 sigma bonds, 3 pi bonds

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Benzene has 12 sigma bonds (6 C-H and 6 C-C) and 3 pi bonds (one in each of the three C=C double bonds).

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Give the Number of Sigma Bonds and Pi Bonds for Benzene,C₆H₆