Benzene
C₆H₆
78.11 g·mol⁻¹○ Non‑polartrigonal planar
Benzene (C₆H₆) is an aromatic hydrocarbon with a planar hexagonal ring and delocalised π‑electrons.
Overview
Benzene is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C₆H₆. It consists of six carbon atoms arranged in a planar hexagonal ring, each bonded to one hydrogen atom. The carbon‑carbon bonds are intermediate between single and double bonds due to delocalised π‑electrons above and below the ring plane. This aromaticity makes benzene unusually stable. It is a key feedstock in the petrochemical industry.
Properties
| IUPAC Name | Benzene |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | C₆H₆ |
| Molar Mass | 78.114 g·mol⁻¹ |
| Molecular Geometry | trigonal planar |
| Bond Angle | 120° |
| Polarity | Non‑polar |
| Category | Organic |
Geometry
trigonal planar: Trigonal planar — 120° bond angles, atoms at the corners of an equilateral triangle.