

InterviewSolution
Saved Bookmarks
1. |
Benzene presents a very stable configuration.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me in exam.The doubt is from Aromatic Hydrocarbon Oxidation in portion Oxidation of Unit Processes |
Answer» CORRECT answer is (a) True The best I can explain: Benzene presents a very stable CONFIGURATION toward both thermal dissociation and oxidation. The primary effect of EXPOSURE of benzene to elevated temperatures is the dissociation of a hydrogen atom ACCOMPANIED by the JOINING of the residues to form diphenyl, a more stable substance which may be recovered in good yield. |
|