Which of the Following Is Not True About Benzynes

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about benzynes?

• A) They are planar
• B) They are formed upon dehydrohalogenation of aryl halides
• C) They are aromatic
• D) They are intermediates in nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction which take place by an addition-elimination mechanism

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Definitions:

Fault Rupture

Fault rupture is the sudden break or fracture along a fault line in the Earth's crust, resulting in the displacement of the ground on either side of the fault.

Oval Shape

An elongated round figure that is broader in the middle and narrower at the ends, resembling a flattened circle.

Seismic Waves

Vibrations that travel through the Earth's interior or along its surface, generated by earthquakes or other seismic events.

Fault Scarp

A steep slope or cliff formed directly by movement along a fault and indicative of the relative motion of the fault blocks.