SK025 Aromaticity and Nomenclature of Benzene

5.1 Introduction

a) Describe aromaticity, Kekulé structure and resonance structure of benzene.

5.2  Nomenclature of Benzene and Its Derivatives

a) Draw structures and name benzene derivatives according to the IUPAC nomenclature for: 

i. monosubstituted benzenes
ii. disubstituted benzenes
iii. tri- and tetrasubstituted benzenes

b) Apply IUPAC rules to name compounds: phenyl or  benzyl as substituents.

Explanation about planar

  

Nomenclature of Benzene and Its Derivatives