Question

How does the structure of benzene differ from the cyclohexane structure?

Answer 1

Cyclohexane does not have an aromatic circle.

Explanation:

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Cyclohexane has no double bonds between the carbons, its formula is C6H12, while benzene has 3 double bonds with the formula C6H6. Those double bonds are conjugated with the rest of the molecule, which is what we call an "aromatic" cycle.

Answer 2

Well, for a start, the aromatic benzene ring is PLANAR...

Explanation:

Well, for a start, the aromatic benzene ring is PLANAR...i.e. a six-membered ring with all the carbon and hydrogen nuclei occupying the same plane, and each `/_C-C-C` and `/_C-C-H=120^@`. On the other hand, the `C_6H_12` is somewhat puckered...and you should address models to appreciate the axial and equatorial substituents with respect to each ring carbon...