Introduction to arenes Flashcards
1
Q
What are arenes based on?
A
benzene, C6H6, which is the simplest arene
2
Q
How were arenes isolated?
A
from sweet smelling oils, e.g. alsam
this is why they were given the name aromatic compounds
3
Q
What does aromatic compound refer to?
A
their structures rather than smell
4
Q
What is the symbol for benzene
A
a hezagon with a ring inside
5
Q
How do arenes vary?
A
arenes can have other functional groups (substituents) replacing one or more the hydrogen atoms in the structure
