How does the structure of benzene differ from the cyclohexane structure?
2 Answers
Jun 23, 2018
Cyclohexane does not have an aromatic circle.
Explanation:
Hi,
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.
Jun 23, 2018
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