Benzene

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  • Created on: 18-03-15 20:05
Formula of benzene
C6H6
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What is a problem with Kekule's structure?
Doesn't account for equal 120 degree bond angles
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What does the circle in the delocalised model represent?
delocalised electrons
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Evidence for delocalisation
all deltaH found to be -208kjmol^-1
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what are compounds containing the benzene ring called?
arenes
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Benzene undergoes
electrophilic substitution reactions
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Conditions for nitration of benzene?
50 degrees celcius, H2S04 catalyst
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Reagents for halogenation of benzene?
Halogen and AlCl3 catalyst
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Benzene is ________ reactive than bromine
less
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benzene is a stable molecule due to
the delocalised ring of electrons
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this is great thanks!

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