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AS and A Level
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Explain what we mean by the term delocalised electrons in benzene.

Important Questions on Benzene and its Compounds

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AS and A Level
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 25 - Benzene and its Compounds>Question>Q 1
Compare the π bonding in benzene with the π bonding in hex-3-ene.
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AS and A Level
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 25 - Benzene and its Compounds>Question>Q 1
Draw the displayed or skeletal formula of 1,3,5-tribromobenzene.
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AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 25 - Benzene and its Compounds>Question>Q 1
Draw the displayed or skeletal formula of 1,3-dichloro-5-nitrobenzene.
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AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 25 - Benzene and its Compounds>Question>Q 1

Name the molecule below:

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AS and A Level
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 25 - Benzene and its Compounds>Question>Q 1

Name the molecule below:

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AS and A Level
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 25 - Benzene and its Compounds>Question>Q 2
Write the equation for the reaction of chlorine with benzene in the presence of an aluminium chloride catalyst.
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AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 25 - Benzene and its Compounds>Question>Q 2
Name the mechanism for the reaction of chlorine with benzene in the presence of an aluminium chloride catalyst.
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AS and A Level
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 25 - Benzene and its Compounds>Question>Q 2
Draw the mechanism of the reaction of chlorine with benzene in the presence of an aluminium chloride catalyst, with Cl+ as the attacking species and using curly arrows to show the movement of electron pairs.