CD3 - Arenes + Aromatic molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What is an arene?
A
hydrocarbons like benzene, which contain rings stabilised by electron delocalisation
ending -ene = double bonds
2
Q
What is an AROMATIC compound?
A
One which contains a benzene ring.
3
Q
Structural features of an aromatic compound:
A
- planar
- cyclic
- 4n + 2 delocalised pi-electrons (i.e. 6,10,14)
4
Q
Traditional name for phenylamine.
A
aniline
