chemical properties of naphthalene

Chemical Properties of Naphthalene

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The chemical reactions of naphthalene are quite similar to those of benzene. It can easily undergo substitution and form additional products. However, it is not as aromatic as benzene. So, the double bonds in naphthalene show some of the reactivity of alkenes, which makes it form additional compounds more quickly than benzene. The reaction stops … Read more

Naphthalene

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Naphthalene is a white, crystalline solid with a distinct odor reminiscent of mothballs. It slowly sublimes at room temperature, generating a highly flammable vapor.  John Kidd (1775–1851), an English chemist and physician, is credited with discovering naphthalene from coal tar in 1819. It contains a complex hydrocarbon mixture similar to what is found in petroleum. … Read more

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