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Organic Chemistry

Physical Properties of Benzene

 Physical Properties of Benzene

  1. Benzene is a colorless volatile liquid.
  2. It is highly inflammable and burns to give off the sooty flame.
  3. It has specific gravity at 20°C is 0.8788, which means it is slightly lighter than water.
  4. It is not soluble in water but soluble with organic solvents such as alcohol and ether.
  5. It is a nonpolar compound.
  6. It is poisonous, and its vapor may damage our skin.