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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is one problem with the kekule structure? | - benzene is less reactive than alkenes and does not take part in electrophilic addition reactions. Instead benzene takes part in electrophilic substitution reactions. It needs a strong electrophile to be generated using a halogen carrier. |
| what is an electrophile? | An atom or group of atoms which is attracted to an electron rich centre or atom, where it accepts a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond. |
| what is the equation for the preparation of nitrobenzene? | C6H6 + HNO3 --> C6H5NO2 + H2O |