10 Questions
How many carbons and hydrogens are present in naphthalene?
10 carbons, 8 hydrogens
What is the common short-hand representation of naphthalene?
C10H8
According to resonance theory, naphthalene is considered to be a hybrid of how many forms?
3 forms
Why is naphthalene considered less aromatic and more reactive than benzene?
Due to the arrangement of carbon atoms in a different pattern
What is the bond length between carbon atoms C₁ and C₂ in naphthalene?
1.40 A°
What is the product formed when petroleum fractions are passed over copper catalyst at 680°C?
Methylnaphthaline
How are methyl naphthalenes further converted into naphthalene?
Heating with hydrogen under pressure
What product is obtained when 4-butene is passed over red hot calcium oxide?
Naphthalene
What is the name of the reaction converting methyl naphthalenes into naphthalene?
De-alkylation
At what temperature are petroleum fractions passed over a copper catalyst to form methylnaphthaline?
680°C
Test your knowledge on poly nuclear hydrocarbons, organic compounds composed of hydrogen and carbon in the form of multiple aromatic rings like Naphthalene, Anthracene, and Phenanthracene. Learn about the structure, composition, and preparation of Naphthalene.
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