Benzene and Kekule' Structure

Benzene and Kekule' Structure

Structure of Benzene (Delocalised Model):

• The pi bonds are formed by the overlap of adjacent p-orbitals above and below the ring
• The resulting pi bonds are delocalised forming an electron cloud above and below the ring
• The delocalised structure has extra stability so the pi bonds are harder to break than a normal carbon-carbon double bond
• The six carbon-carbon bonds are intermediate in length between a single C-C bond and a double…