Benzene
Formula: C6H,,6
Molecular Geometry: Ring
Uses: in the 19 and 20 century it was used
for after shave because of its pleasent odor
and for degreasing metal and today it is used
for making other chemicals
State at room temperature:liquid
melting point: 5.5 C
boiling point: 80.1 C
molecular wieght: 78.1121g/mol
other characteristic: can be solidify into rhombic crystals, liquid is highly flammable and vapor as well.
soluble in water and more soluble in alcohol.
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