What are some examples of aromatic hydrocarbons?

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Deevona
Jul 7, 2014

First of all, what is aromatic hydrocarbon?
An aromatic hydrocarbon (also called arene) is a hydrocarbon with alternating double and single bonds between carbon atoms forming rings.

Since you need examples for aromatic hydrocarbon, look below:

Toluene
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Aspirin
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Paracetamol
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Phenol
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...and many, many more. Remember that the main part of the structure is benzene ring.

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