MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3981

Contrast the classification of cyclohexane and benzene. Which statement correctly identifies their structural categories?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3981

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Contrast the classification of cyclohexane and benzene. Which statement correctly identifies their structural categories?

    • A) Cyclohexane is an aromatic compound
    • B) Cyclohexane is alicyclic and benzene is aromatic
    • C) Benzene is an alicyclic compound
    • D) Both are heterocyclic compounds

    Answer: Cyclohexane is alicyclic and benzene is aromatic

    Explanation: Alicyclic compounds are ring structures behaving like aliphatic ones, while aromatic compounds contain a stable benzene ring or similar electronic systems.