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Draw the structural formulas for the major product(s) resulting from the following reaction

Transcribed Image Text:### Conversion of Benzene to Cyclohexane
**Chemical Reaction:**
The displayed diagram is a schematic representation of a chemical reaction where benzene is converted into another compound labeled as 'A' in the presence of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).
**Structural Representation:**
1. **Reactant:**
- The structure on the left is benzene, represented by a hexagonal ring consisting of alternating double bonds, illustrating its aromatic property.
2. **Reagent:**
- Beneath the arrow, the reagent used is sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).
3. **Product:**
- The structure on the right demonstrates another ring structure with no double bonds, indicating it's cyclohexane. This is labeled as compound 'A'.
**Process Explanation:**
- **Benzene (C₆H₆)** is an aromatic hydrocarbon with accessible delocalized electrons in its π-bond system.
- **Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)** often acts as a catalyst or acid in organic reactions.
**Reaction Type:**
This transformation suggests the hydrogenation of benzene to cyclohexane. The presence of sulfuric acid typically indicates an acidic environment which could facilitate such a reaction, although hydrogen (H₂) would also be commonly involved in a practical scenario to provide the additional H atoms needed for full saturation of the benzene ring.
In conclusion, this explains the conversion of benzene (a stable aromatic compound) to cyclohexane (a saturated, non-aromatic compound) when subjected to sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).
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