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Benzene ( C6H6) is classified as a/an:

1. Alkane
2. Aromatic hydrocarbon
3. Alkyne
4. Alcohol

Answer

B. Aromatic hydrocarbon

Solution

Its ring of delocalized π electrons gives it special stability.

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