Aromatic Hydrocarbons are fundamental organic compounds with unique structural and chemical properties. This comprehensive guide explores their characteristics, reactions, and applications.
- Benzene (C6H6) serves as the prototype aromatic compound with its distinctive hexagonal ring structure
- Aromatic compounds feature delocalized π electrons and follow Hückel's rule [4n+2]
- Key reactions include electrophilic substitution, nitration, and halogenation
- Properties include stability, resistance to addition reactions, and characteristic reactions with halogens and oxidizing agents