Part B Complete the following sentences regarding the structure of benzene Match

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Part B Complete the following sentences regarding the structure of benzene Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. Make certain each sentence is complete before submitting your answer. View Available Hint(s) Reset Help 109.5° 1. Each carbon atom of benzene is involved in sigma bond(s) and pi bond(s) 2. Thus, each carbon is surrounded by 3. This means each carbon atom is sp atoms at angles -hybridised and contains three unhybridised 2p orbital(s) oriented to the plane of the hydrocarbon ring one perpendicular two sp sp Submit

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(1) each carbon atom of benzene is involved in three sigma bonds and one pi-bond

(2) thus, each carbon is surrounded by three atoms at 120deg angles.

(3) this means each carbon atom is sp2 hybridised and contains one unhybridised 2p orbital oriented perpendicular to the plane of the hydrocarbon ring.

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