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2013 USNCO Problem 58: Benzene
Source:
4/18/2013
Which statement does not describe benzene, \ce{C6H6}?
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It is an aromatic hydrocarbon.
<span class='latex-bold'>(A)</span>\ \text{It is an aromatic hydrocarbon.} \qquad
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It is an aromatic hydrocarbon.
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It exists in two isomeric forms.
<span class='latex-bold'>(B)</span>\ \text{It exists in two isomeric forms.} \qquad
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It exists in two isomeric forms.
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It undergoes substitution reactions.
<span class='latex-bold'>(C)</span>\ \text{It undergoes substitution reactions.} \qquad
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It undergoes substitution reactions.
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It can react to form three different products with the formula C
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<span class='latex-bold'>(D)</span>\ \text{It can react to form three different products with the formula C}_6\text{H}_4\text{Cl}_2\qquad
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It can react to form three different products with the formula C
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