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Why can't the behavior of benzene be explained by a single Lewis structure?
Why can't the behavior of benzene be explained by a single Lewis structure?
Benzene exhibits resonance, leading to a delocalized pi system.
What is the expected hybridization of carbon atoms in benzene?
What is the expected hybridization of carbon atoms in benzene?
sp2 hybridization
How many resonance structures are possible for benzene?
How many resonance structures are possible for benzene?
Two resonance structures
Explain the concept of resonance in nitromethane.
Explain the concept of resonance in nitromethane.
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What is the bond length of C-C in benzene?
What is the bond length of C-C in benzene?
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