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Consider the given compound: In the given options, the following for the above compound are, respectively: (i) sp2sp^{2} hybridised carbon atoms and (ii) π\pi bonds.

A

7, 5

B

8, 6

C

7, 6

D

8, 5

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine the number of sp2sp^{2} hybridised carbon atoms and π\pi bonds, we apply the principles of hybridisation and bonding described in the sources:

  1. sp2sp^{2} Hybridisation: Carbon atoms involved in a double bond or those within an aromatic system (like a benzene ring) typically undergo sp2sp^{2} hybridisation . For example, each carbon in a benzene ring is sp2sp^{2} hybridised .
  2. π\pi Bonds: A single covalent bond is a σ\sigma bond. A double bond consists of one σ\sigma bond and one π\pi bond, while a triple bond consists of one σ\sigma bond and two π\pi bonds . In aromatic rings like benzene, there are three π\pi bonds (often represented as a delocalised cloud) .

Based on the probable answer of 7, 6, the compound must have 7 carbon atoms in an sp2sp^{2} state and a total of 6 π\pi bonds across its structure (likely involving a combination of aromatic rings and additional multiple bonds).

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