1. Benzene
by: Austin Gallaher

2. Definition
• Benzene is a parent compound of a class of
compounds called aromatic compounds that are
very common in nature. The carbon skeleton is 6
carbons in a ring. It contains both single and
double bonds.
• Benzene’s shape: triginal planar
• Benzene has resonance (a way of describing
delocalized electrons within certain molecules.)

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4. Interesting fact
• Benzene is a
colorless or light
yellow liquid at
room temperature.
It was a sweet
odor and is
flammable.
• Benzene also floats
on water.

5. Conclusion
• I have learned that benzene is a parent
compound with 6 carbons in a ring. It is also
very flammable and has a somewhat sweet
smell.