benzene has Jekyll and Hyde behaviour

An example of an analogy used to explain science:

"For benzene, the light-driven change in character is so dramatic that it is akin to a molecular Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, according to Henrik Ottosson from Uppsala University in Sweden: its familiar stable aromatic character tipping into a violent Mr Hyde when photoexcited."

Chemistry World

Mitchell Crow, J. (2024). Illuminating antiaromaticity. Chemistry World, 21(5), 42-47. https://www.chemistryworld.com/features/illuminating-antiaromaticity/4019362.article

Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.