Aromatic Chemistry

Define the term aromatic. Describe the structure of benzene. Describe the structures of common derivatives of benzene and explain how they are named. Describe the following types of benzene reactions: alkylation sulfonation halogenation and nitration. Identify and describe typical compounds produced through benzene reactions. Describe the following types of aromatic compounds: aryl halides phenols ethers aldehydes and ketones. Explain what arenes are and describe their structure.