Wednesday, February 17, 2016

BENZENE

Benzene C6His the first molecule I made that uses double bonds. Here is a photo of it and some facts.
1. Boiling point 176.2°F
2. Melting point 41.9°F
3. Benzene is used to make other chemicals such as plastics and pesticides.
4. Benzene is known to cause cancer.

1 comment:

  1. And the six carbon ring that is the foundation of so many compounds and so much of organic chemistry.

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