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Aromatic rings (also known as arenes or aromatic compounds) are hydrocarbons which contain benzene, or another type of related structure. Benzene, | Aromatic rings (also known as [[Arenes|arenes]] or [[Aromatic|aromatic]] [[Compound|compounds]]) are [[Hydrocarbons|hydrocarbons]] which contain [[Benzene|benzene]], or another type of related structure. [[Benzene|Benzene]], C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>6</sub>, is often represented as a ring of six [[Carbon|carbon]] [[Atom|atoms]], containing alternating [[Single bonds|single]] and [[Double bonds|double bonds]]. Benzene is a colourless, odourless liquid that is often associated with carcinogenic properties. | ||
[[Image:Benzene Ring.jpg|Benzene Ring]] Figure 1<ref>The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th edition Copyright © 2013 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.</ref> | |||
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Aromatic rings (also known as arenes or aromatic compounds) are hydrocarbons which contain benzene, or another type of related structure. Benzene, C6H6, is often represented as a ring of six carbon atoms, containing alternating single and double bonds. Benzene is a colourless, odourless liquid that is often associated with carcinogenic properties.
Figure 1[1]
References
- ↑ The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th edition Copyright © 2013 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.