Aromatic Chemistry

All the basic principles of aromatic chemistry are presented here in an account which uses as examples many compounds of industrial and biological significance. Consideration is given to the structure, reactions and properties of benzenes and aromatic compounds derived from them.

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All the basic principles of this topic are presented here in an account which uses as examples many compounds of industrial and biological significance. Consideration is given to the structure, reactions and properties of benzene and classes of aromatic compounds derived from them, and topics such as thermodynamic versus kinetic control and pericyclic reactions are introduced. The text also covers polycyclic arenes and the small and large ring systems which are embraced by the wider definition of aromaticity.