SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 35

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 10 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q35

 How many hydrogen atoms are there in one molecule of toluene?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 8.

Toluene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H8. Its structure consists of a benzene ring (C6H5-) with one of its hydrogen atoms replaced by a methyl group (-CH3). So, there are 5 hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring and 3 hydrogen atoms in the methyl group, totaling 8 hydrogen atoms.