Benzene and its derivatives Flashcards

1
Q

A hydrocarbon that contains one or more benzene-like rings.

A

Aromatic Compounds

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2
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term used to describe aromatic compounds.

A

Arene

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3
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Structure for benzene rings with alternating double bonds.

A

Kekulé structure

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4
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Molecular Geometry of benzene ring is Trigonal planar True or False

A

True

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5
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Theory of Resonance was developed by August Kekulé provided the first adequate description of the structure of benzene. True or False

A

False - Linus Pauling

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6
Q

Each individual Lewis structure is called a _____________.

A

contributing structure

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7
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_____________ explains why benzene does not behave like alkenes in reactions.

A

Resonance

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8
Q

If monosubstituted, For alkyl groups, name the substituent with -yl followed by
“benzene” True or False

A

True

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9
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If monosubstituted, For halogens, name the substituent with -o followed by “benzene” True or False

A

True

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10
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If disubstituted, identify common names from

rule 2.1 then start numbering from the carbon attached to the substituent and name the second substituent. True or False

A

True

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11
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Alternative naming is used for disubstituted benzenes only. True or False

A

True

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