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what is benzene?

Benzene is a ring of six carbon atoms with alternate double and single bonds. Benzene has a cyclic planar ,hexagonal structure .All carbon bond lengths are identical and are intermediate between normal C-C single bonds and C=C  double bonds .All hydrogens in benzene are equivalent .All carbon atoms in benzene are sp² hybridised .Typical reactions of benzene are substitution reactions.Addition reactions can be induced ,but special conditions are necessary .