9.5.4 - Aromaticity
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What is aromaticity?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes certain compounds more stable.
Name one example of an aromatic compound.
💡 Hint: What is the simplest aromatic molecule?
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What is benzene's chemical formula?
💡 Hint: Count the number of carbons and hydrogens in the name.
True or False: All C-C bonds in benzene are identical in length.
💡 Hint: Think about the shared nature of π electrons.
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Propose a mechanism for the electrophilic substitution of benzene during nitration.
💡 Hint: Think about where the electron density is concentrated in the benzene ring.
Analyze why benzene's resistance to addition reactions preserves its aromaticity.
💡 Hint: Connect the concepts of resonance and stability.
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