According to the molecular orbital theory how many molecular orbitals are formed when the six p-orbitals of benzene combine?
A) 6
B) 5
C) 4
D) 3
E) 2

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the molecular orbital theory, when atomic orbitals combine, they form an equal number of molecular orbitals. Since six p-orbitals (one from each carbon atom in benzene) are combining, six molecular orbitals are formed.

According to the Molecular Orbital Theory How Many Molecular Orbitals