Benzene presentation organic chemistry (1)

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1. BENZENE. Chemistry grade 12.

2. Lesson objectives At the end of the lesson learners will be expected : 1.define what is Benzene. 2.Understand the type of reaction that Benzene undergoes. 3.Drawing the structure of Benzene.

3. Basic Organic Chemistry. Short Introduction Quiz. Which of the following compounds as classified as hydrocarbon. Methanol propanol Pentane Acetic acid. How many bond does Alkenes consist of? 1 2 3 4

4. Quiz cont ….. A compound that consists carbon and hydrogen atom only is known as…. Hydrocarbon carboxylic acid Alcohol None of the above. How many carbon atoms are in propanol. 1 2 3 4

5. What is Benzene. Benzene is the mostly commonly known aromatic compounds with chemical formula C6H6. It is major industrial chemical made from coal and oil. Benzene is one of the organic and simplest aromatic hydrocarbon. Below is the video explaining more about Benzene. https://youtu.be/xD7Z7SHix-w?si =wG5LKhttps://youtu.be/xD7Z7SHix-w?si=wG5LKZRG9CYahyIZZRG9CYahyIZ

6. Structure of Benzene. Benzene has 6 carbon and 6 hydrogen. The electrons are shared in the double bond are shared amongst among all six carbon atom. It also contains three double bond between carbon.

7. Unique Properties Aromaticity : Benzene Exhibits Aromatic properties which are characterized by it’s planer structure and unusual stability. Chemical reactivity: Benzene reactivity is distinct from that of alkenes, which typically undergoes addition reaction.

8. Uses of Benzene.

9. Summary. Benzene is a fundamental compound in organic chemistry exhibiting unique characteristics due to it’s aromatic properties. Understanding Benzene structure, Properties, and applications is important in various field such as chemistry, health care, and industries.

10. Homework Draw the molecular structure of benzene. 2. What makes Benzene unique Research QUESTION. Are the benefits of benzene-based products worth potential health risk?