H. H. C= H. || H. C= H. H H The diagram above shows two resonance structures for a molecule of C6H6. The phenomenon shown in the diagram best supports which of the following claims about the bonding in C6H6 ? (A) In the C6H6 molecule, all the bonds between the carbon atoms have the same length. (B) Because of variable bonding between its carbon atoms, C6H6 is a good conductor of electricity. (C) The bonds between carbon atoms in C6H6 are unstable, and the compound decomposes quickly. The C6H6 molecule contains three single bonds between carbon atoms and three double bonds between (D) carbon atoms.

H. H. C= H. || H. C= H. H H The diagram above shows two resonance structures for a molecule of C6H6. The phenomenon shown in the diagram best supports which of the following claims about the bonding in C6H6 ? (A) In the C6H6 molecule, all the bonds between the carbon atoms have the same length. (B) Because of variable bonding between its carbon atoms, C6H6 is a good conductor of electricity. (C) The bonds between carbon atoms in C6H6 are unstable, and the compound decomposes quickly. The C6H6 molecule contains three single bonds between carbon atoms and three double bonds between (D) carbon atoms.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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