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Aromatic Hydrocarbons

This document discusses aromatic hydrocarbons, with a focus on benzene. It defines aromatic compounds and notes that benzene is the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon. The document then covers benzene's structure, naming of aromatic compounds, isomerism in benzene derivatives, physical and chemical properties of benzene, and methods of benzene preparation and occurrence. Examples are provided to demonstrate naming aromatic compounds and drawing their structures.

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Aromatic Hydrocarbons

This document discusses aromatic hydrocarbons, with a focus on benzene. It defines aromatic compounds and notes that benzene is the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon. The document then covers benzene's structure, naming of aromatic compounds, isomerism in benzene derivatives, physical and chemical properties of benzene, and methods of benzene preparation and occurrence. Examples are provided to demonstrate naming aromatic compounds and drawing their structures.

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AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS

Introduction
• Compounds having similar chemical properties to benzene
are called aromatics. When two substituents are attached to the benzene ring, three
• The name aromatic is used for characteristic pleasant odor. isomeric structures are possible.

• Aromatic hydrocarbons are also called arenes.


• The simplest aromatic hydrocarbon is benzene.
• The source of aromatic hydrocarbons are coke and
petroleum.
1. Benzene and Its Structure
• Benzene is the oldest known organic compound, firstly
discovered by Michael Faraday in 1825.
Its structure was first proposed by German chemist August Kekule in
1865
When three substituents are attached to the benzene ring, numbers
are used to show the position.

It does not undergo an addition reaction with bromine despite having


a double bond.
Benzene is a water insoluble compound boils at 80oC, has a molecular
formula C6H6. Example 1
Each of the six carbon atoms undergoes sp2 hybridization. Name the following aromatic compounds.
It has a planar shape.

2. Nomenclature of Aromatic Compounds


Benzene is parent name. For simple structures common name is often
used. For complex structures either numbering of letter prefixes are a. m-ethyl phenol (3-ethylphenol)
used. b. 1-ethyl-3-hydroxylbenzene (phenylcyclohexane)
c. p-bromotoluene (3,5-dichlorostyrene)
d. 1, 3-dichloro-5-vinylbenzene

Example 2
Draw the structures of the following aromatic compounds.
m-nitrotoluene ,m-dinitrobenzene, 1,3-dichloro-5-nitrobenzene,
nitrobenzene, triphenylmethane

3. Isomerism in Benzene Derivatives


Monosubstituted benzene derivatives do not exibit isomerism.
However, when two substituents are present there are three possible
isomers.
• Main natural source of benzene is coal tar. It contains
benzene, toluene, xylene, phenol, naphthalene and
anthracene.
• Also be produced from petroleum hydrocarbons by
aromatization.
• Alkanes can be dehydrogenated to produce benzene and its
derivatives by heating them over catalysts.

. 6.1 Trimerization of Acetylene

Isomer structures

6.2 Decarboxylation of Sodium Benzoate

4. Physical Properties of Benzene


Colorless, poisonous liquid with a specific odor.
Dissolves in organic solvents such as ether, alcohol, acetone and
acetic acid.
Good solvent for non-polar substances 6.3 Dehydrogenation of Hexane and Cyclohexane
Used to dissolve fats, resins, rubber, iodine and sulfur.
Carbon content is high, therefore, when burned, it gives a sooty flame

5. Chemical Properties and Reactions of Benzene


Benzene is a stable compound it undergoes substitution reaction and
addition reaction under special condition.
5.1 Substitution Reactions

Halogenation

7. Other Aromatic Hydrocarbons


Naphthalene, anthracene, and phnanthrene are aromatic
Nitration hydrocarbons with fused benzene rings.

Alkylation or Fridel-
Craft Reaction

Sulfonation Naphthalene
• Two benzene rings are fused together.
• Colorless, crystalline compound which sublimes easily.
• Insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
• Has a sharp, aromatic odor.
Hydrogenation • Used to protect clothes from moths and to dispel the bad
odors in bathrooms.

Anthracene
Halogenation • Formed by fusing three benzene rings together in a linear
geometry.
• Colorless, crystalline compound used in the production of
paints.
• It is also used in wood preservatives, insecticides, and
coating materials.
6. Occurrence and Preparation of Benzene

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