Describe the Molecular Structure of a Benzene Ring

question 22

Multiple Choice

Describe the molecular structure of a benzene ring.

• A) six carbon atoms in the shape of a flat hexagon with three longer single bonds and three shorter double bonds
• B) six carbon atoms in a ring that takes on the three-dimensional shape of a chair
• C) Six carbon atoms in a ring that takes on the three-dimensional shape of a boat
• D) Six carbon atoms in the shape of a flat hexagon, each C-C bond is the same length

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