Kekule formula

Kekulé formula

(ˈkɛkjəˌleɪ)

n

(Chemistry) a representation of the benzene molecule as six carbon atoms at the corners of a regular hexagon with alternate double and single bonds joining them and with one hydrogen atom bound to each carbon atom. See benzene ring

[C19: named after August Kekulé von Stradonitz]

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Kekule formula - a closed chain of 6 carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached benzene formula, benzene nucleus, benzene ring benzene, benzine, benzol - a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds

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