Benzene: Introduction & Naming

What is the molecular formula of Benzene?

• C₆H₁₂
• C₆H₆
• C₆H₁₀
• C₈H₈

Name the compound

• Nitro benzene

• Ammonia benzene

• Aniline

• amino benzene

Identify phenol from the structures below.

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Which of the following molecules is aromatic?

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Benzene can only undergoes reaction of ______________

• elimination

• addition

• substitution

• none

Which of the following is FALSE about the property of benzene molecule?

• A. It is a planar molecule.

• B. It is stabilised by delocalisation of ℼ electrons.

• C. Each carbon atom undergoes sp hybridisation.

• D. Its typical reaction is electrophilic substitution.

Name the following compound.

• Nitrobenzene

• Trinitrobenzene

• Trinitrotoluene

What is the IUPAC name for the following compound?

• 3-chlorophenol

• 3-hydroxychlorobenzene

• 1-chloro-3-hydroxybenzene

Which of these compounds is/are aromatic?

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What did Kekulé suggest as a structure for benzene?

• A 3D cage of carbons with a complex system of bonds between them, with one hydrogen attached to each carbon

• A ring of six carbon atoms with a stable, delocalised system of s-electrons forming bonds between the carbons and the single hydrogen atom bonded to each carbon

• A long, long chain of carbons and hydrogens with alternating single and double bonds between the carbons

• A ring of six carbons with alternating single and double bonds between the carbons, with one hydrogen atom bonded to each carbon