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Kekulé's initial structure of benzene indicated the possibility of...
Kekulé's initial structure of benzene indicated the possibility of two isomeric 1,2-dibromobenzenes. What was the difference between these isomers?
Options
- AThe number of bromine atoms
- BThe position of bromine atoms
- CThe presence of hydrogen atoms
- DThe color of the compounds
Correct answer
B. The position of bromine atoms
Step-by-step solution
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.