Benzene Flashcards
1
Q
Benzene equation
A
C6H6
2
Q
Benzene geometry and angles
A
trigonal planar and 120
3
Q
How many resonance structures
A
2, double bonds rotate around the ring
4
Q
Bond lengths of Benzene
A
All equal and between double and single bonds
5
Q
Reason for substitution reactions
A
Instead of adding and disrupting the ring, benzene likes to swap to keep the ring, proving there are no double bonds
