Organic Chemistry- Aromatics Flashcards

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What is an arene?

A

Compounds containing a benzene ring

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What is the molecular formula of benzene?

A

C6H6

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Evidence against Kekules Structure

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Bromine test- benzene did not decolourise bromine water
Delocalisation energy- The actual structure of benzene is 152kJmol-1 more STABLE than Kekules benzene as hydrogenation is 152kJmol-1 less exothermic than expected (less exothermic=more stable)

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