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Benzene |
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Chemical formula
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C6H6
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Also known as:
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Benzol,benzole
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Properties
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Mol. Wt.
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78.11
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B.P.
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80.1°C
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Solubility
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It is soluble in
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Description |
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It is a colourless to light yellow non-polar aromatic hydrocarbon. |
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Uses |
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Benzene is used to make Ethylbenzene, dodecylbenzene, cyclohexane, phenol, nitrobenzene, chlorobenzene, cumene, maleic anhydride, dyes, medicinals, and artificial leather. It is a solvent for waxes resins, and oils. It is also a minor component of gasoline. |
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