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C\(_6\)H\(_6\) consists of one ring, while naphthalene consists of two rings. Both of them are aromatic and obey the (4n+2) rule. Thus the number of \(\pi\)-electrons inside rings of C\(_6\)H\(_6\) and naphthalene are respectively

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Naphthalene has 10 \(\pi\)-electrons delocalized over two rings.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2026
  • 3,5
  • 5,10
  • 6,10
  • 6,12
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The question is about determining the number of \(\pi\)-electrons in two aromatic compounds: benzene (C\(_6\)H\(_6\)) and naphthalene. Both compounds follow Hückel's rule, which states that a molecule is aromatic if it has \(4n+2\) \(\pi\)-electrons, where \(n\) is a non-negative integer.

  1. Benzene (C\(_6\)H\(_6\)):
    • Benzene consists of a single ring with 6 carbon atoms.
    • Each carbon atom contributes one \(\pi\)-electron, making a total of 6 \(\pi\)-electrons.
    • Since 6 \(\pi\)-electrons fit the formula \(4n+2\) (where \(n=1\)), benzene is aromatic.
  2. Naphthalene:
    • Naphthalene consists of two fused benzene rings.
    • Each ring contributes 6 \(\pi\)-electrons, making a total of 12 for two rings. However, due to the structure of naphthalene, it actually has 10 \(\pi\)-electrons.
    • 10 \(\pi\)-electrons satisfy the \(4n+2\) rule (where \(n=2\)), confirming its aromaticity.

From the explanations above, we deduce:

  • Benzene has 6 \(\pi\)-electrons.
  • Naphthalene has 10 \(\pi\)-electrons.

Therefore, the answer is: 6,10.

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