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Benzene can be nitrated to give nitrobenzene. Name the mechanism for this reaction.

Important Questions on Benzene and its Compounds

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The bond angles around a carbon atom in which its atomic orbitals are sp2 hybridised is likely to be:
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Benzene can be nitrated to give nitrobenzene. The species attacking benzene in the reaction is NO2+. How is NO2+ generated in the reaction mixture? Name the substances used and give a chemical reaction leading to the formation of NO2+.
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Benzene can be nitrated to give nitrobenzene. Give a suitable temperature for this reaction.
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Benzene can be nitrated to give nitrobenzene. Use curly arrows to draw the mechanism of how benzene reacts with NO2+ to produce nitrobenzene.
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Benzene can be nitrated to give nitrobenzene. The structure of a common household substance is given below:

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Give the molecular formula of the compound.

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Benzene can be nitrated to give nitrobenzene. The structure of a common household substance is given below:

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When bromine water is added to a solution of the compound, it is decolourised. Suggest two structures for the product of the reaction.

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Describe the bonding in benzene. Include a description of the model used for the arrangement of electrons in the molecules.
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Cyclohexene decolourises bromine water whereas benzene has no effect on bromine water. Explain the difference in reactivity towards bromine water.