Chapter 9, Problem 120IE

(a)

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To determine:

The empirical formula of the benzene and of the three given compounds.

(b)

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To determine:

If combustion analysis could be used for the identification of the given species.

(c)

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To determine:

The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of naphthalene to carbon dioxide and water.

(d)

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To determine:

The heat of combustion of naphthalene by using the Lewis structure.

(e)

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To determine:

The resonance structures of naphthalene.

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To determine:

An explanation regarding the relative HOMO-LUMO energy gaps in the given molecules.