The Hexagon Superiority Complex

Organic chemistry Hexagon Benzene Student Drawing Kemist Lab

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The Hexagon Superiority Complex

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Drawing a perfect hexagon in organic chemistry is like finding the philosopher's stone! Those benzene rings are the bane of every O-chem student's existence - wobbly, lopsided, looking more like modern art than molecular structures. But that ONE time you draw a symmetrical hexagon? Instant transformation! You're not just a student anymore - you're a "kemist" with a capital K! The sheer validation from creating six equal sides and angles is enough to make anyone feel like they've mastered the secrets of carbon bonding. Meanwhile, your professor is watching your newfound confidence with mild amusement, knowing you'll be humbled again when resonance structures enter the chat.

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