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Chlorobenzene · C₆H₅Cl

C₆H₅Cl Lewis Structure

Chlorine replaces one benzene hydrogen and retains three lone pairs; the ring remains aromatic.

Open C₆H₅Cl in the generatorSee drawing steps
C₆H₅Cl
C₆H₅—Cl
Reviewed stored connectivity; detailed electron placement is explained below
Total valence electrons36
Reviewed connectivityC₆H₅—Cl
GeometryPlanar aromatic ring
Support levelReviewed guide

Chlorobenzene overview

The stored Lewis connectivity is C₆H₅—Cl. Chlorine replaces one benzene hydrogen and retains three lone pairs; the ring remains aromatic.

How to draw C₆H₅Cl

  1. Count 36 valence electrons. Include charge adjustments before drawing.
  2. Use the reviewed connectivity C₆H₅—Cl. Do not infer a different isomer from the formula alone.
  3. Place the required single, double or multiple bonds. Keep a running electron total.
  4. Complete terminal valence shells and add lone pairs or formal charges. Chlorine replaces one benzene hydrogen and retains three lone pairs; the ring remains aromatic.
  5. Verify the total electron count and geometry. The reviewed geometry is Planar aromatic ring.

Why this example matters

Chlorine replaces one benzene hydrogen and retains three lone pairs; the ring remains aromatic.

Scope and model limits

The Lewis display uses a representative aromatic contributor. It does not mean the ring bonds are permanently alternating.

Common mistakes

  • Drawing cyclohexyl chloride
  • Omitting chlorine lone pairs
  • Adding a full C=Cl double bond as the only structure

Last reviewed: 2026-07-16. Educational reference only; verify graded work with course materials.