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Ch.8 - Covalent Compounds: Bonding Theories and Molecular Structure

Chapter 8, Problem 71

Benzyne, C6H4, is a highly energetic and reactive molecule. What hybridization do you expect for the two triply bonded carbon atoms? What are the 'theoretical' values for the C¬C‚C bond angles? Why do you suppose benzyne is so reactive?

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