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The shape of the benzene3 molecule is...

The shape of the benzene3 molecule is

A

tetrahedral

B

trigonal planar

C

regular flat hexagon

D

octahedral

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The correct Answer is:
C

Every C atom of benzene is `sp^(2)` hybridized.
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    A
    trigonal
    B
    terahedral
    C
    planar
    D
    pyramidal

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    A
    `6sigma` and `6pi` bonds
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    `16sigma` and `6 pi` bonds
    C
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