How Many Sigma and Pi Bonds Are in C6H6?

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Homework Statement


find total sigma and pi bonds in c6h6


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Benzene structure


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if i consider benzene structure, then total will be 12σ and 3∏ but according to the random structure that i managed to draw, it showed, 11σ and 4∏, was i wrong?
here''s the structure
 
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There are many structural isomers of benzene, so it's not a big deal if you landed up making that one. But for most cases asked for C6H6, consider Benzene only.