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Level 4-Naming Benzenes

 

 

more about benzene

Benzenes-

The rule for naming is they all end with "benzene".

The general formula is CnH2n-6, n is the number of carbons is used to determine the number of hydrogen atoms. Example n=8, so H=(2(8)-6)=10

C8H10

 

Naming Compounds- Again, ignore all the hydrogen's. We only worry about carbon atoms.

Rule #1-Name the benzene ring.  End it with "benzene".

Rule #2-When necessary use the lowest number to give the locations of side chains that come off the benzene.

C6H6benzene
C7H8methyl benzene

"toluene"

C8H10ethyl benzene
C9H12propyl benzene
2,4,6-trinitrotoluene

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