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The Fascination of Crystals and Symmetry

Unit 5.3

Benzene

Polymorphism

Benzene
C6H6

melting point
5.5 C

Space group

Pbca
mmm
Crystal class
Crystal system orthorhombic
lattice parameter
a = 7.46, b = 9.66, c = 7.03

= 90 , = 90 , = 90
carcinogenic

Benzene Space group Pbca Exploring the Crystal Structure

3D structure (Mercury)

Benzene Polymorphism

Polymorphism

Pb ca

P 2 1 /c

same compound
but different crystal structures

orthorhombic
polymorph I

monoclinic
polymorph II

and at least 4 other

Predicting Power
We know all physical laws that are responsible for realizing a certain.
Weather condition

Prediction reliable for < 4 days


(at least for Hamburg)

Crystal Structure

only in a few cases possible,


extremely challenging

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