# How Benzene Forms from Acetylene Explained

> Published on ADIN (https://adin.chat/s/benzene-formation-from-acetylene-diagram-6td5)
> Type: Diagram
> Date: 2026-04-30
> Description: Explore the step-by-step flowchart illustrating benzene formation through acetylene trimerization and cyclization.

Mermaid diagram:
graph TD
    A["Acetylene #40;C2H2#41;"] --> B["Trimerization #40;3 molecules combine#41;"]
    B --> C["Cyclization"]
    C --> D["Aromatic Stabilization #40;Resonance formation#41;"]
    D --> E["Benzene #40;C6H6#41;"]