Questions: For the following molecule, what are the ideal bond angles about each numbered carbon atom? 1 square degrees 2 square degrees 3 square degrees

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Carbon 1 is part of a cyclohexane ring. In its most stable chair conformation, all carbons in cyclohexane have a tetrahedral geometry.

Carbon 2 is part of a benzene ring. Benzene has a planar structure with bond angles of 120 degrees.

Carbon 3 is also part of a benzene ring, similar to Carbon 2. Thus, it also has a bond angle of 120 degrees.

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