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NEET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
How many sigma bonds does each carbon atom in a hexagonal ring of...
How many sigma bonds does each carbon atom in a hexagonal ring of graphite form?
Options
- AOne
- BTwo
- CThree
- DFour
Correct answer
C. Three
Step-by-step solution
Each carbon atom in a hexagonal ring of graphite undergoes sp2 hybridization and forms three sigma bonds with three neighboring carbon atoms.