what is toluene and benzene

Benzene and toluene are aromatic hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds which contain only carbon and hydrogen. You will study more about organic compounds, their different groups and synthesis in grade 10. Benzene has the following structure

 

Toluene on the other hand has a methyl group attached to the benzene ring. It has the following structure 

 

 

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