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What are Kekule structures?

Correct answer: C. The two-resonance structure of benzene

  • A. The two isomers of benzene
  • B. The isomers of arenes
  • C. The two-resonance structure of benzene
  • D. The two-resonance structure of phenols

Explanation

This option is correct because kekule structure represents the resonating structure of benzene according to which benzene has a ring structure which consists of cyclic planar structure of six carbon having alternate double and single bonds.

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