BRAINCAKEBenzene
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- BenzeneArenes are aromatic (ring) hydrocarbons that contain at least one benzene ring.
- Benzene StructureBenzene is less reactive than alkenes such as cyclohexene.
- Electrophilic Substitution ReactionsThe high electron density of the delocalised system attracts electrophiles.
- Nitration of BenzeneOne of the hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring can be replaced by a nitro- group (NO2).
- Halogenation of BenzeneBenzene will react with halogens in the presence of a halogen carrier.
- PhenolPhenols have a hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring.