Theories about the Aromatic Bonds in Benzene

  • E. Clar
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Abstract

The classical formula of benzene has three double bonds. In accordance with the molecular orbital (MO) theory these can be arranged as shown in Fig. 8. If the two double bonds in butadiene interact with the production of delocalized π-electrons which can move over the system of four C-atoms (see p. 15), then this must also be the case with the three double bonds in benzene. However, this movement can here be considered as a rotation.

Keywords

Double Bond Molecular Orbital Resonance Energy Valence Bond Potassium Atom 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • E. Clar
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  1. 1.University of GlasgowScotland

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