C6H6| An alternate structure (hypothetical)

In this video, we can imagine the hypothetical C₆H₆ molecule, an interesting alternative structure different from that of typical benzene ring. Unlike benzene, where carbon atoms form a hexagonal ring with alternating single (sigma) and double (pi) bonds, this unique structure features alternate carbon atoms bonded in a non-cyclic arrangement. One Carbon atom is bonded to three more carbon atoms, creating a distinct bonding pattern. Here we can observe that carbon remains tetravalent as it forms a fourth bond with the hydrogen atom, meaning each carbon atom still forms four bonds, but the overall shape breaks away from the conventional benzene ring. This hypothetical model challenges the usual resonance-stabilized structure of benzene and creates a different bonding framework, influencing the molecule’s physical and chemical properties. This unusual structure would affect the molecule’s stability, electron distribution, and potential behavior in chemical reactions. Thank you

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