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Which of the following is a characteristic of aromatic compounds?
Which of the following is a characteristic of aromatic compounds?
- They do not exhibit resonance
- Many have pleasant odors (correct)
- They contain only single carbon-carbon bonds
- They are less stable than non-aromatic compounds
What is the term used for cyclic hydrocarbons that contain only single carbon-carbon bonds?
What is the term used for cyclic hydrocarbons that contain only single carbon-carbon bonds?
- Disubstituted benzenes
- Xylenes
- Arenes
- Cycloalkanes (correct)
What does it mean for a molecule to exhibit resonance?
What does it mean for a molecule to exhibit resonance?
- It always contains double bonds
- It has only one valid structure
- It is less stable than molecules that do not exhibit resonance
- It has two equally valid structures (correct)
What is the name for derivatives of benzene that have two substituents?
What is the name for derivatives of benzene that have two substituents?
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Which statement is true about the actual bonds in a benzene ring?
Which statement is true about the actual bonds in a benzene ring?
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