benzene Flashcards
1
Q
does benzene behave like an alkene
A
no - it does not decolourise in bromibe water
2
Q
what is the bond angle in benzene
A
120
3
Q
how is stability gained in benzene
A
the delocalised ring of electrons spreads electrons and therefore stabilises
4
Q
do the p orbitals in benzene overlap
A
yes
5
Q
what is the thermodynamic data for benzene not being what is expected
A
kekule x 3 = -360
but benzene is -208
6
Q
which mechanism do benzene usually react by
A
electrophilic substitution – the ring is a high region of electron density and will attract electrophiles
7
Q
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