Question

Write any two similarities and differences between cyclo hexane and benzene and draw their structures.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Benzene (C6H6) has six C-atoms and six H-atoms, it contains three double bonds alternately between two C-atoms. Cyclohexane (C6H12) has six C-atoms each possessing two H-atoms, thus twelve H-atoms total. It does not consist any double bond.

Answer 2

The molecular formula of cyclohexane is C₆H₁₂ and that of benzene is C₆H₆.

• The similarity between Cyclohexane and benzene are:

        ⇒  Both cyclohexane and benzene have 6 carbon atoms.

• Differences between Cyclohexane and benzene are:

       ⇒ Cyclohexane is an alkane and benzene is an aromtaic compound.

       ⇒ Cyclohexane has 12 hydrogen atoms while benzene has 6    

           hydrogen atoms.

        ⇒ Cyclohexane has single bonds while benzene has double bonds

           alternatively.