Question

Explain the modern structure of benzene based on its physical properties.

Answer 1

Benzene is hyrdocarbon which was discovered by Micheal Faraday in 1825.

It is obtained by distillation of coal tar.

The molecular formula is C6H6 .

The structure of benzene is shown as a ring named cyclohexatriene.

Earlier the stability of the ring was not justified. the modern concept thus, show that the molecule of benzene is actually  flat and that the six carbon-carbon bonds are of equal length to ensure the stability.