Aromatic Compounds Chemistry

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What is the correct structure of a phenyl group?

  • CH2=CH-
  • C6H5- (correct)
  • COOH
  • NO2

Which of the following is a meta directing group on the benzene ring?

  • Hydroxyl (OH)
  • Aldehydic (-CHO) (correct)
  • Alkyl (R) (CH3)
  • Vinyl (CH2=CH-)

Who is credited with discovering the hexagonal cyclic shape of the benzene molecule?

  • Kekule (correct)
  • Dalton
  • Avogadro
  • Mendeleev

How is benzene obtained from phenol?

<p>By reducing phenol with hot zinc powder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important organic compound obtained from the fractional distillation of coal tar?

<p>Gasoline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the method called when ordinary hexane is passed at high temperature over a hot catalyst to obtain benzene from aliphatic petroleum derivatives?

<p>Catalytic reforming (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult for benzene to undergo reactions by addition under normal conditions?

<p>Due to the delocalization of electrons in the benzene ring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compound formed when benzene reacts with chlorine gas or bromine fumes in sunlight?

<p>Hexahalocyclohexane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are polynitro organic substances considered very explosive?

<p>Contain weaker N-O bonds compared to C-O and N-N bonds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does adding detergent to water enhance its ability to clean textile?

<p>Decreases water's surface tension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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