What is the chemical equation for the reaction that corresponds to breaking just the carbon-carbon bonds in gaseous benzene, c6h6(g)? indicate the phase of each species in your answer. express your answer as a chemical equation including phases. view available hint(s)

C6H6(g) → 6CH(g)

Explanation:

Benzene is formed by a ring of 6 carbons, alternating single and double bonds between them, and each carbon is bonded to one hydrogen. When the carbon-carbon bonds are broken, only the carbon-hydrogen bonds remain, so the reaction must be:

C6H6(g) → 6CH(g)

CH is an unstable radical and will react with the other radicals to be more stable.