What is the general formula for benzene and its homologues?
The general formula for benzene and its homologues (monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) is C nH(2n - 6), where n is the number of carbon atoms ( n ≥ 6 ). Benzene…
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The general formula for benzene and its homologues (monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) is C nH(2n - 6), where n is the number of carbon atoms ( n ≥ 6 ). Benzene itself is C₆H₆.
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