Practice Properties of Benzene and Aromatic Compounds - 9.5.5 | Chapter 9: Organic Chemistry I (Fundamentals & Functional Groups) | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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9.5.5 - Properties of Benzene and Aromatic Compounds

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the molecular formula of benzene?

💡 Hint: Count the number of carbon and hydrogen atoms in the molecule.

Question 2

Easy

What type of reaction occurs when a hydrogen atom is replaced by a nitro group?

💡 Hint: Think about reactions that maintain the aromatic system.

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Question 1

What is the primary reason benzene is more stable than cyclohexatriene?

  • It has delocalized π electrons
  • It has no hydrogens
  • It has double bonds only

💡 Hint: Reflect on the electron distribution in benzene.

Question 2

Benzene primarily undergoes which type of reactions?

  • Addition reactions
  • Electrophilic substitution
  • Dehydration reactions

💡 Hint: Think about how benzene's stability affects its reactions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Propose a mechanism for the nitration reaction of benzene, illustrating the role of the electrophile.

💡 Hint: Remember that electrophiles seek electrons; visualize how they interact with the delocalized electrons in benzene.

Question 2

Discuss the impact of resonance on the stability and reactivity of benzene compared to non-aromatic compounds.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how resonance energy contributes to lowering the overall energy of the molecule.

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