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Determining the structure of benzene an important organic
Last updated: 5/5/2023
Determining the structure of benzene an important organic compound proved to be a difficult challenge for chemists in the 19th century A sample of benzene was analyzed and found to consist of 1 43 g of carbon and 0 119 g of hydrogen Given that the molar mass of benzene is 78 0 g determine both the empirical and molecular formulas for benzene