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Chapter 13: Q71E (page 554)

Question: Benzene (C6H6) consists of a six-membered ring of carbon atoms with one hydrogen bonded to each carbon. Draw Lewis structures for benzene, including resonance Structures.

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Benzene is an organic compound with six C and twelve H atoms.

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01

 Drawing the lewis structure 

Benzene molecule has three alternate double bonds. Each individual C atom is sp2 hybridized.

02

 Drawing the resonance structure 

The charge distribution is distributed over the ring. Cyclic structure makes the molecule more stable.

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