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aromatic compound
/ɐɹoʊmˈæɾɪk kˈɑːmpaʊnd/
/ɐɹəʊmˈatɪk kˈɒmpaʊnd/
Aromatic compound
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a hydrocarbon that contains one or more benzene rings, characteristic of the benzene series
Examples
Benzene is a classic example of an aromatic compound, featuring a six-carbon ring with alternating double bonds.
Many perfumes are made using aromatic compounds due to their strong and appealing fragrances.
