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Number of pi electrons present in naphth...

Number of `pi` electrons present in naphthalene is

A

`6`

B

`3`

C

`4`

D

`5`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Naphthalene is polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon. One of the resonating structures of naphthalene is

Thus, it has five `pi` bonds.
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