What is C10H10? Important Knowledge about C10H10

1. Definition of C₁₀H₁₀:
   C₁₀H₁₀ is the chemical formula for some hydrocarbon compounds containing 10 carbon atoms and 10 hydrogen atoms. Typical examples of these compounds are naphthalene and 1,3,5,7-cyclooctatetraene.

1.1 Names:
1.1.1 Common names: Naphthalene, 1,3,5,7-cyclooctatetraene.
1.1.2 English names: Naphthalene, 1,3,5,7-Cyclooctatetraene.

1.2 Atomic mass: C₁₀H₁₀ has a total of 20 atoms.

1.3 Molecular mass: The molecular mass of C₁₀H₁₀ is 128.17 atomic mass units.

1.3.1 Molecular structure: C₁₀H₁₀ usually contains a system of cyclic or polycyclic organic compounds.

1.4 Ion structure: C₁₀H₁₀ does not form ions under normal conditions.

2. Properties of C₁₀H₁₀:

2.1 Physical properties of C₁₀H₁₀:
State: Solid under standard conditions.
Color: White.
Odor: Characteristic odor, commonly found in naphthalene.
PH: Not applicable as C₁₀H₁₀ is a non-ionizing solid.

2.2 Chemical properties of C₁₀H₁₀: C₁₀H₁₀ readily participates in oxidation reactions, addition reactions, and substitution reactions.

3. Common chemical equations of C₁₀H₁₀: C₁₀H₁₀ participates in oxidation reactions to form CO₂ and H₂O, addition reactions with compounds such as bromine and chlorine, and substitution reactions with other compounds like phenol.

4. Synthesis of C₁₀H₁₀:

4.1 Laboratory synthesis of C₁₀H₁₀: C₁₀H₁₀ can be synthesized from other compounds such as naphthalene through the process of polymerization.

4.2 Industrial synthesis of C₁₀H₁₀: Industrially, C₁₀H₁₀ is usually synthesized from the process of crude oil or coal chain shortening.