What was the main inspiration behind Kekulé's original proposal for benzene's structure?

Benzene Structure and Properties

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A dream about a snake
A mathematical equation
A chemical experiment
A historical document
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did Kekulé propose about the structure of benzene?
It is a branched chain hydrocarbon
It is a straight chain hydrocarbon
It has alternating double and single carbon-carbon bonds
It is a single carbon-carbon bond
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scientist initially supported the resonance hybrid model for benzene?
Niels Bohr
Marie Curie
Linus Pauling
Albert Einstein
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the resonance hybrid model for benzene eventually disproved?
Benzene is not reactive with water
Benzene does not exhibit expected behaviors of alkenes
Benzene has similar properties to alkanes
Benzene is a gas at room temperature
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main flaw in Kekulé's model of benzene?
It indicates benzene is a metal
It assumes benzene behaves like an alkene
It suggests benzene has unequal bond lengths
It predicts benzene is a gas
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Kathleen Lansdale prove about benzene using X-ray crystallography?
Benzene is a linear molecule
Benzene has equal bond lengths
Benzene has unequal bond lengths
Benzene is a branched molecule
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of benzene's bond lengths being equal?
It confirms benzene is a straight chain
It supports the idea of a perfect hexagon
It indicates benzene is highly reactive
It suggests benzene is a gas
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