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Kekulé's initial structure of benzene indicated the possibility of two isomeric 1,2-dibromobenzenes. What was the difference between these isomers?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A The number of bromine atoms
  • B The position of bromine atoms
  • C The presence of hydrogen atoms
  • D The color of the compounds
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The position of bromine atoms
In one isomer, the bromine atoms are attached to the doubly bonded carbon atoms, while in the other, they are attached to the singly bonded carbons.

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