Write the two resonances formula for benzene, C6H6, (note the carbon atoms are all bonded to each other forming a ring.). What is the geometry about any one of the carbon atoms? What hybridization would be used in valence bond theory to describe the bonding?

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Write the two resonances formula for benzene, C6H6, (note the carbon atoms are all bonded to each other forming a ring.). What is the geometry about any one of the carbon atoms? What hybridization would be used in valence bond theory to describe the bonding? The ∆Hf for C6H6(g) is actually -83 kJ/mol. What is the equation for the standard molar enthalpy of formation form benzene? Use the standard enthalpy of formation equation and ∆Hf for C(g) 715 kJ/mol and H2(g) is 0 kJ/mol. Calculate the estimate enthalpy of formation of benzene. Then calculate the resonance energy of benzene. The resonance energy is defined as ∆Hf (estimated) – ∆Hf (actual).

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