Benzene Nucleus (Noun)
Meaning
A closed chain of 6 carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Benzene is a simple hydrocarbon consisting of a planar benzene nucleus, also known as a benzene ring.
- Most people consider the benzene nucleus itself to be the defining feature of aromaticity.
- Compounds containing the benzene nucleus are called aromatics because of their distinctive smells.
- The benzene nucleus should not be confused with other cyclic compounds, which have very different properties.
- The benzene nucleus has a planar, ring structure due to its alternating double bonds.