benzene ring

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Noun benzene ring has 1 sense

benzene formula, benzene ring, benzene nucleus, Kekule formula - a closed chain of 6 carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached
--₁ is a kind of benzene, benzine, benzol

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Benzene Ring

Definition: A benzene ring is a cyclic structure composed of six carbon atoms, bonded together in a hexagonal shape, with alternating single and double bonds.

Sample sentences:

The benzene ring is a fundamental component in the structure of many organic compounds.
The aromatic properties of a compound can be attributed to the presence of a benzene ring.
Chemists use various methods to modify the functional groups on benzene rings.