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The C-C-C bond angle in benzene is...

The `C-C-C` bond angle in benzene is

A

`60^@C`

B

`109^@C`

C

`120^@C`

D

`90^@C`

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C
Every C atom of benzene is `sp^(2)` hybridized thus benzene is a flat molecule with every C atom lying at the angle of a regular hexagon. Thus every bond angle is `120^(@)`
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