Understanding Benzene: Hybrid Structures vs. Superposition Explained

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Hybrid structures and superpositions are not the same; resonance hybrids in benzene represent real molecular orbitals that cannot be accurately depicted using conventional notation. Benzene does not exhibit a superposition in the same way that energy eigenstates do, which are relevant during electronic excitations, such as interactions with light. The discussion clarifies that while benzene has a hybrid structure, superpositions are not applicable in this context. Understanding these concepts is crucial for grasping the molecular behavior of benzene. The distinction between hybrid structures and superpositions is essential for accurate chemical representation.
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Question: Is a hybrid structure and a superposition the same thing? (I'm interested in the case of benzene)

Read many sources but they were contradictory..

Please help!
Thanks!
 
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Ok, but does benzene have a superposition as well as a hybrid structure?
 
Superpositions of energy eigenstates normally only come into play when you electronically excite a molecule (for example, when the molecule is interacting with light).
 

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