9.5 - HL: Introduction to Benzene and Aromatic Compounds
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Practice Questions
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What is the chemical formula of benzene?
💡 Hint: Count the number of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Name one characteristic of benzene's bond lengths.
💡 Hint: Think about how many types of bonds it has.
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What type of reactions do aromatic compounds like benzene primarily undergo?
💡 Hint: Consider how stability influences the pathway of the reaction.
True or False: All carbon-carbon bonds in benzene are of equal length.
💡 Hint: Reflect on benzene’s unique bonding.
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Design an electrophilic substitution reaction pathway for a compound containing benzene. Outline the reactants, catalysts, and products of your reaction.
💡 Hint: Consider common electrophilic substitution reactions in organic chemistry.
Explain the significance of bond lengths in benzene and how they contribute to its overall stability compared to alkenes.
💡 Hint: Think about how bond types impact stability and reactivity.
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