Aromatic Hydrocarbon
Chapter Name : Hydrocarbons |
Sub Topic Code : 102_11_13_05_14 |
Topic Name : Aromatic Hydrocarbon |
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Sub Topic Name : Directive Influence Of A Functional Group In Monosubstituted Benzene |
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Introduction
An aromatic hydrocarbon or arene (or sometimes aryl hydrocarbon) is a hydrocarbon with alternating double and single bonds between carbon atoms forming rings.
Pre-Requisites:
Aromatic Hydrocarbon
Activity:
Vinegar.
Real Life Question:
What are aromatic hydrocarbons?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Benzene | Benzene is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H6. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Aromatic Hydrocarbon | An aromatic hydrocarbon or arene (or sometimes aryl hydrocarbon) is a hydrocarbon with alternating double and single bonds between carbon atoms forming rings. |
Real life uses :
Flavor.
Places to visit :
Pharmacy.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Pyridine | Pyridine is a basic heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C5 H5 N. It is structurally related to benzene, with one methine group (=CH-) replaced by a nitrogen atom. |
What you learn in Theory:
Benzene is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H6. Its molecule is composed of 6 carbon atoms joined in a ring, with 1 hydrogen atom attached to each carbon atom.
What you learn in Practice:
Benzene is a natural constituent of crude oil, and is one of the most elementary petrochemicals.