ALL meanings of benzene ring
ben·zene ring
B b - noun benzene ring the hexagonal ring of bonded carbon atoms in the benzene molecule or its derivatives 3
- noun benzene ring a structural unit in the molecules of aromatic organic compounds, represented by a ring of six atoms of carbon with alternate double bonds between the carbon atoms: in the molecule of benzene six atoms of hydrogen are attached to the ring, one to each atom of carbon, but in derivatives of benzene one or more atoms of hydrogen are replaced by atoms of other elements or by groups of atoms 3
- noun benzene ring the graphic representation of the structure of benzene as a hexagon with a carbon atom at each of its points. Each carbon atom is united with an atom of hydrogen, one or more of which may be replaced to form benzene derivatives. Also called benzene nucleus. Compare cyclohexane, Kekulé's formula, meta2 , ortho, para3 . 1
- noun benzene ring (organic chemistry) The arrangement of six carbon atoms in a ring, joined by alternating single- and double bonds that is present in very many organic compounds. 0