Is benzene an alkene or alkane?
1 Answer
Apr 2, 2018
It is neither an alkene or an alkane.
Explanation:
Benzene contains no double bonds, therefore it is not an alkene
Benzene carbons are not saturated with hydrogen, therefore it is not an alkane.
Benzene is classified as an Annulene as well as an Arene.
See: Wikipedia Annulene
See: Wikipedia Arene