Which of the following statements about benzene is correct? A)All of the carbon atoms are sp³ hybridized. B)It has no delocalized electrons. C)The carbon-carbon bond length is longer than that of ethane. D)It is a planar molecule. E)The carbon-hydrogen bonds are not the same length.

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Benzene is a planar molecule due to the delocalization of the pi electrons which lead to the formation of a ring of electrons above and below the plane of carbon atoms. This makes the molecule planar.

Which of the Following Statements About Benzene Is Correct