Asked by Deericka Blackmon-Martin on May 15, 2024
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How is aniline best described?
A) As an alkene
B) As a cyclic alkane
C) As a cyclic alkyne
D) As an aromatic compound based on benzene
Aniline
An organic compound with the formula C6H5NH2, used as a precursor to many industrial chemicals, particularly in dye manufacturing.
Aromatic Compound
Organic compounds that contain a planar unsaturated ring of atoms that exhibits a higher degree of stability due to resonance structures.
- Identify the properties and uses of key organic compounds.
Verified Answer
DT
Dainya ThomasMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Aniline is best described as an aromatic compound based on benzene, where one hydrogen atom of the benzene ring is replaced by an amino group (-NH2).
Learning Objectives
- Identify the properties and uses of key organic compounds.