The Molecule Naphthalene Is Shown Below

question 8

Multiple Choice

The molecule naphthalene is shown below. How would you describe the bonding in naphthalene using a mix of VB and MO?

• A) 12 C-C s bonds (sp²-sp²), 12 C-H s bonds (sp²-1s), 6p MO's
• B) 12 C-C s bonds (sp²-sp²), 10 C-H s bonds (sp²-1s), 6p MO's
• C) 11 C-C s bonds (sp²-sp²), 11 C-H s bonds (sp²-1s), 5.5p MO's
• D) 11 C-C s bonds (sp²-sp²), 8 C-H s bonds (sp²-1s), 5p MO's
• E) 10 C-C s bonds (sp²-sp²), 10 C-H s bonds (sp²-1s), 5p MO's

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