Aromatic Compounds Flashcards
a hydrocarbon that contains one or more benzene rings; with alternating single and double bonds
aromatic compounds
a term that is used to describe aromatic compounds
arene
a term used when aromatic structures act as a substituent
- kapag substituent yung aromatic structure
aryl group (Ar–)
the simplest aromatic compound
benzene
__ is a colorless to light yellow liquid at a room temperature and has a sweet smelling odor
benzene
commonly used as a precursor to other compounds and can be found in gasoline
benzene
it is a flammable, toxic, and a known carcinogen, so it must be stored properly and away from heat
benzene
who discovered benzene and when?
Michael Faraday in 1825
what is the molecular formula for benzene
C6H6
is benzene saturated or unsaturated? why?
unsaturated = it is a compound with few hydrogen atoms for its six carbons
- compared with hexane and cyclohexane which has C6H14 and C6H12
[TRUE OR FALSE]
benzene behave like an alkene
false
[TRUE OR FALSE]
benzene does not behave like an alkene
true
[TRUE OR FALSE]
benzene is the only unsaturated hydrocarbon known during its time
true
it is the delocalization of electrons within molecules and ions
resonance
___ can result to multiple lewis structures existing for a single molecule or ion
resonance
