Differentiate benzene and cyclohexane.

• Benzene has the formula of C6H 6 whereas cyclohexane has the formula of C6H 12. Benzene is an aromatic compound but cyclohexane is not aromatic.
Benzene is an unsaturated molecule, but cyclohexane is saturated. Carbon atoms in the benzene ring have sp2 hybridization where carbon atoms in the cyclohexane have sp3 hybridization.
Benzene has a planar structure whereas cyclohexane has chair conformations.

Answered by DRK | 2024-06-10

Benzene and cyclohexane are distinguished by their chemical structure and reactivity; benzene exhibits stability and resistance to addition reactions due to its aromatic nature and delocalized electrons, while cyclohexane, lacking these properties, is more prone to radical substitution reactions. ;

Answered by ewmohitkumarsingh | 2024-06-24

Benzene (C6H6) is an aromatic compound characterized by its alternating double bonds and stability, while cyclohexane (C6H12) is a saturated, non-aromatic compound with single bonds. Benzene features sp2 hybridized carbons in a planar structure, whereas cyclohexane has sp3 hybridized carbons in a three-dimensional chair conformation. These differences account for their distinct chemical properties and reactivity.
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Answered by DRK | 2024-10-02