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The ratio of hybrid and unhybrid orbitals in benzene molecule is

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a

1 : 1

b

3 : 1

c

1 : 3

d

3 : 2

answer is A.

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Benzene molecule has 6sp2 hybridized carbon atoms. So, no. of hybridized orbitals =6×3=18.  It has 3π bonds and 6H atoms which involves pure atomic orbitals. So, pure atomic orbitals =3×2+6=12

 ratio of hybridized and unhybridized orbitals =18:12=3:2

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