Benzene is a cyclic molecule which is a planar hexagon. Its formula is C_6H_6. I

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Benzene is a cyclic molecule which is a planar hexagon. Its formula is C_6H_6. In this molecule, which of the following statements is true? A- There are three short carbon-carbon bonds and three longer carbon-carbon bonds. B- All carbon-carbon bonds have different lengths, since they are a mixture of single and double bonds. C- The p orbitals on each carbon atom in this molecule do not form pi bonds. D- All carbon-carbon bonds have the same length, since they all are single bonds. E- All carbon-carbon bonds have the same length and are in between a single and double bond.

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