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1
Q

What is the formula for benzene?

A

C6H6

2
Q

What does the p orbital around each carbon contain?

A

One electron

3
Q

What do the p orbitals overlap to form?

A

A delocalised system of electrons above and below the ring

4
Q

If the enthalpy is higher (more positive) is the compound more or less stable?

A

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5
Q

If the enthalpy is higher (more positive) is the compound more or less stable?

A

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6
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What is the typical reaction of arenes?

A

Electrophilic substitution

7
Q

What is the equation for the formation of the Electrophile NO2^+?

A

H2SO4 + HNO3 - - > H2SO4^- + +NO2 +H2O

8
Q

What is equation for the formation of the Electrophile in friedel-crafts acetylation?

A

CH3COCl + AlCl3 - - > CH3CO+ + AlCl4-

9
Q

When is an arene called phenol?

A

When there is an OH group attached to the benzene ring

10
Q

What is a benzene ring with a carboxylic acid group attached called?

A

Benzoic acid