Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305960060
Author: Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.72E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Kekulé structure for napthalene is to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Kekulé structure of benzene consists of six carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal manner. Alternating double and single bonds are present between them. This structure does not take into the account of resonance structures of benzene.

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Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry

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