Which Phrase Most Accurately Describes the Structure Common to All

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which phrase most accurately describes the structure common to all aromatic compounds?

• A)a six-membered ring with 3 double and 3 single bonds
• B)a ring described as 1,3,5-hexatriene
• C)identical bonds between all 6 carbon atoms,with 6 electrons moving freely
• D)a six-membered ring with easily broken carbon-carbon bonds
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Cnidarian

Invertebrates existing as either a polyp or medusa, with two tissue layers and radial symmetry.

Muscle and Nerve Fibers

Specialized cells within the body, muscle fibers responsible for contraction and motion, and nerve fibers responsible for transmitting electrical impulses.

Portuguese Man-of-War

A marine cnidarian known for its venomous tentacles, which it uses to capture prey.

Cubozoan

A class of box jellyfish known for their cube-shaped medusae and highly venomous stings.