Intermediate Level
Benzene (C₆H₆)
The aromatic ring structure that revolutionized chemistry
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Quick Facts
Chemical FormulaC₆H₆
Molecular Weight78.11 g/mol
Bond Angle120°
Bond Length (C-C)1.39 Å
TypeAromatic
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Key Concepts to Understand
Aromatic Ring
Planar hexagonal structure with 120° bond angles
Resonance Structures
Electrons delocalized across the entire ring
sp² Hybridization
Each carbon uses sp² hybrid orbitals
Exceptional Stability
Lower energy than expected due to aromaticity