Aromatic hydrocarbons
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write the reaction of benzene with HNO₃ (H₂SO₄).
C₆H₆ + HNO₃ → C₆H₅NO₂ + H₂O
2
What is the formula of an arene with M = 106 (14n − 6 = 106)?
C₈H₁₀
3
How many carbons does ethylbenzene have?
8
4
Explain why benzene is not used in school experiments.
It is toxic and carcinogenic; only specialists use it.