14 Questions
What type of reaction does benzene typically undergo?
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
What is the correct IUPAC nomenclature for the compound 2,5-Dibromophenol?
2,5-Dibromophenol
What is the mechanism of electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions?
Two-step mechanism
What is a necessary condition for a molecule to be aromatic according to Huckel's rule?
Total number of p-electron pairs is odd
Why is cyclobutadiene not aromatic?
It has an even number of pairs of π electrons
What is required for a molecule to have an uninterrupted cloud of π electrons?
Every ring atom must have a p orbital
What is the condition for a molecule to be cyclic?
It has a ring structure
What type of aromatic compounds are composed of two or more aromatic rings joined together?
Polycyclic Aromatic Rings
Why is benzene aromatic?
It has an odd number of pairs of π electrons
Which atom can be part of the structure of a heterocyclic aromatic ring?
Oxygen
Which component commonly found in nature is a part of DNA and RNA?
Purine
What is the IUPAC recommended way to name disubstituted benzenes?
Name the groups in alphabetical order
Which system indicates the position of substituents on a benzene ring using ortho, meta, and para?
Older System of Nomenclature
What is the name for a compound consisting of a benzene ring treated as a substituent?
Mono-substituted Benzene
Test your knowledge on aromaticity in organic compounds including cyclic ions, polycyclic aromatic rings, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, and heterocyclic aromatic compounds. Explore concepts such as cyclopentadienyl anion, cyclopentadiene, naphthalene, and azulene.
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