Benzene Flashcards

1
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Benzene equation

A

C6H6

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2
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Benzene geometry and angles

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trigonal planar and 120

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3
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How many resonance structures

A

2, double bonds rotate around the ring

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4
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Bond lengths of Benzene

A

All equal and between double and single bonds

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5
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Reason for substitution reactions

A

Instead of adding and disrupting the ring, benzene likes to swap to keep the ring, proving there are no double bonds

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