Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1133949649
ISBN 13: 978-1-13394-964-0

Chapter 8 Bonding and Molecular Structure - 8-9 Bond Properties: Order, Length, and Energy - Case Study - Questions - Page 331: 7

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All the carbons in the aromatic ring have a trigonal planar geometry along with the one in the $-CO_2H$ group, so they have 120$\circ$ angle bonds. Bond angle of 180$\circ$ requires a linear geometry, which doesn't exist in this molecule.
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