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2025
Official previous-year question

Verified 30 May 2026.

Question

The molecular formula of benzene is:

Options

  1. A

    $\text{C}_5\text{H}_6$

  2. B

    $\text{C}_6\text{H}_6$

  3. C

    $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}$

  4. D

    $\text{C}_7\text{H}_8$

Solution

Benzene has the molecular formula $\text{C}_6\text{H}_6$. It is a cyclic, planar molecule with all C–C bond lengths equal at $1.40 \, \text{Å}$ due to resonance (delocalization of $\pi$ electrons).

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